Average Rent in Rockford, IL
11 apartment buildings, 63 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$850/mo
Heather Glen Apartments
Properties
11
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Units
63
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Rockford, IL.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Rockford, IL Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Heather Glen Apartments
2823 Silent Wood Trail #9, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments
5203 Linden Rd #2115, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
Halsted Park Apartments and Townhomes
2535 Halsted Rd, Rockford, IL 61101, USA
Main Street Apartments Rockford
935 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA
Orchard Hills Apartments Rockford
4455 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
Forest View Apartments Rockford
2020 Forest View Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
Laramie Apartment Homes
4126-4134 Laramie Ln, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heather Glen Apartments 2823 Silent Wood Trail #9, Rockford, IL 61109, USA | $850 | $1,104 | $1.00 | 4 (9) | 14 |
| 2 | Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments 5203 Linden Rd #2115, Rockford, IL 61109, USA | $865 | $1,186 | $1.62 | 4.2 (716) | 17 |
| 3 | Halsted Park Apartments and Townhomes 2535 Halsted Rd, Rockford, IL 61101, USA | $899 | $1,128 | $1.25 | 4.6 (228) | 7 |
| 4 | Main Street Apartments Rockford 935 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA | $999 | $1,099 | $1.26 | 4.8 (122) | 2 |
| 5 | Orchard Hills Apartments Rockford 4455 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA | $999 | $1,124 | $1.43 | 4.7 (61) | 4 |
| 6 | Forest View Apartments Rockford 2020 Forest View Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, USA | $1,049 | $1,099 | $1.26 | 4.7 (34) | 2 |
| 7 | Laramie Apartment Homes 4126-4134 Laramie Ln, Rockford, IL 61108, USA | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1.39 | 4.6 (30) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Heather Glen Apartments
4 (9)2823 Silent Wood Trail #9, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments
4.2 (716)5203 Linden Rd #2115, Rockford, IL 61109, USA
Halsted Park Apartments and Townhomes
4.6 (228)2535 Halsted Rd, Rockford, IL 61101, USA
Main Street Apartments Rockford
4.8 (122)935 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA
Orchard Hills Apartments Rockford
4.7 (61)4455 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
Forest View Apartments Rockford
4.7 (34)2020 Forest View Rd, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
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Rockford, IL neighborhoods
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Rockford, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,291 per month, based on 63 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $850 at Heather Glen Apartments to $2,300 at Rock River Tower Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,247/mo | $850/mo | 19 |
| 1 Bed | $1,193/mo | $899/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $1,366/mo | $999/mo | 24 |
| 3 Bed | $1,443/mo | $1,199/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Rockford, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Rockford, IL averages $1,193/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,366/mo. At the local median household income of $53,328, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Rockford, IL at $954/mo. The current tracked market average runs 35% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Rockford, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rockford, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$52,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,291/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Rockford, IL is $53,328 , about 14% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rockford, IL
Overall prices in Rockford, IL runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Rockford, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,291 |
| Utilities | $279 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $665 |
| Healthcare | $325 |
| Other goods and services | $519 |
| Estimated total | $3,582/mo |
Population
147,649
Median household income
$53,328
Census median rent
$954/mo
Rent as % of income
31.6%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Rockford, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Rockford, IL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $2,940 | +128% | +3% | 39 |
| Aurora, IL | $2,224 | +72% | +3.4% | 13 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,023 | +57% | -2.7% | 13 |
| Evanston, IL | $2,713 | +110% | +1.6% | 11 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,399 | +8% | 0% | 11 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,261 | -2% | -4.8% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rockford, IL?
The average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,291 per month, based on 63 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Rockford, IL?
The median asking rent in Rockford, IL is $1,212 per month, computed from 63 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,291/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Rockford, IL?
The lowest available rent in Rockford, IL starts at $850 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Rockford, IL average $1,193/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $899/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Rockford, IL average $1,366/mo. Units start from $999/mo across 24 units currently listed.
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