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Cheapest Available Winnebago County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Winnebago County, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $491. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Winnebago County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1BA$491
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
The ArborsOne Bedroom Cypress1BR,1BA$800
Riverside Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Winnebago County area is the $0.87 price per square foot A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,263. The second greatest value Winnebago County apartment is the 1510 School St Model at 1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $950 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Central Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Winnebago County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesA 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.87
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
5128 Zenith Pky, Unit Birchwood Apartments5128 Zenith Pky1BR,1BA$0.92
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
3312 Sablewood Dr, Unit 13312 Sablewood Dr2BR,1BA$1.10
1407 7th Ave, Unit 1 down1407 7th Ave1BR,1BA$0.80
Immaculate Updated 2 Bedroom with 1 Bath2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.14
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Winnebago County

What type of rentals are currently available in Winnebago County?

There are currently 385 Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $4,701. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Winnebago County ranging from $800 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Winnebago County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Winnebago County ranges from $800 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,661.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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