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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
Versailles Place Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL

As of September 17, 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 2021 Anjali Way Model at 2021 Anjali Way, Unit 1 starting at $1,360 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Outer Loves Park Machesney Park 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
2021 Anjali Way, Unit 12021 Anjali Way2BR,1BA$1.00
1510 School St, Unit 1st Floor1510 School St3BR,1BA$0.75
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
520 N Horsman St, Unit Upper520 N Horsman St3BR,1BA$0.82
1229 S Church St, Unit #21229 S Church St3BR,1BA$1.03
Versailles Place Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath balcony2BR,2BA$0.83
4722 Trevor Cir, Unit 14722 Trevor Cir1BR,1BA$1.00
2908 Charles St, Unit B2908 Charles St2BR,1BA$1.03
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 389 Apartments for Rent in Winnebago County, IL with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,779. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Winnebago County ranging from $800 to $2,750.

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 $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,441.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Winnebago County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Winnebago County range from $568 to $3,779, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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