Cheap Homes for Rent in Winnebago County, IL from $600 (22 Rentals)

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property at 1616 13th Ave

$800

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$800
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1616 13th Ave

RockfordIL61104

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property at 136 S Lincoln Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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136 S Lincoln Ave

South BeloitIL61080

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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. Longwood Garden Apartments in the Central Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. 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
Longwood Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$718
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Winnebago County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 3428 Harrison Ave in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Winnebago County apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Model at Windsor Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.67 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.
3428 Harrison Ave3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Rock Valley ApartmentsThe Sue2BR,2BA$1.38
Roberts Court2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.86
Creekview Apartments-5/24 & 5/30 Open House!Newly Renovated 1BR+Washer/dryer1BR,1BA$1.36
**CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES**Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
Carnaby Square ApartmentsSt Louis 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.23
1617 12th Ave, Unit upper1617 12th Ave2BR,1BA$0.99
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 394 Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $4,729. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Winnebago County ranging from $695 to $3,000.

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 $695 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,528.

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