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Average Rent in Rockford 61109 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Rockford 61109, Rockford, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,212/mo
Lowest Available
$865/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
18
available now
Rockford 61109 vs Rockford, IL Average
Rockford 61109 is cheaper the Rockford, IL average by $202/mo (14%). The citywide average is $1,414/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rockford 61109?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Rockford 61109 is $1,212 per month across 2 apartment communities and 18 available units.
The most affordable option is Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments starting at $865/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $865/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,116/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,336/mo.
Prices range from $865 to $1,448 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Rockford 61109
Rent Prices by Apartment in Rockford 61109
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments | $865/mo | $1,207/mo | 17 | 4.2 |
| Heather Glen Apartments | $1,295/mo | $1,295/mo | 1 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Rockford 61109 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Rockford 61109
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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
$48,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,212/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($865/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Rockford 61109 is $53,328 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Rockford 61109
Overall prices in Rockford 61109 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 61109's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,212 |
| Utilities | $279 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $665 |
| Healthcare | $325 |
| Other goods and services | $519 |
| Estimated total | $3,503/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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