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Average Rent in Rockford IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Rockford IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,107/mo
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Rockford IL
Compare average rent across Rockford IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford 61107 | $1,499 | $1,499 | 1 | 1 |
| Rockford 61103 | $1,232 | $800 | 2 | 27 |
| Rockford 61108 | $1,124 | $999 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rockford IL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Rockford IL is $1,107 per month across 3 apartment communities and 13 available units.
The most affordable option is Main Street Apartments Rockford starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,107/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $1,699 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rockford IL Rent Price History
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Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rockford IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rockford IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street Apartments Rockford | $800/mo | $1,059/mo | 10 | 4.8 |
| Orchard Hills Apartments Rockford | $999/mo | $1,049/mo | 2 | 4.7 |
| Rock River Tower Apartments | $1,699/mo | $1,699/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
Google Search Trends for Rockford IL Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rockford IL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$44,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,107/mo.
Comfortable income
$53,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Rockford IL is $53,328 , about 0% above 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) | $1,107 |
| Utilities | $279 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $665 |
| Healthcare | $325 |
| Other goods and services | $519 |
| Estimated total | $3,398/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.
Explore Rockford IL Apartments
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