Apartments for Rent in Rockford, IL

Prices and availability in Rockford, IL were last updated on 23 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Rockford, IL are: Beacon Hill and Great Oaks Apartments, Great Oaks Apartments, Versailles Place Apartments, Terra Creek Apartments and Carlton Apartments.

The average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,149.

The price range for a studio apartment in Rockford, IL is between $800 and $1,760.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is between $775 and $2,165.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is between $550 and $2,695.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is between $775 and $3,000.

In Rockford 45% of the housing is rented out compared to 55% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% of Rockford's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 56% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 33% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Rockford is 44 years old, with 6% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 92% are garden-style apartment communities, 7% are mid-sized buildings, and 8% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Rockford are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 39% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.