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Average Rent in Rockford, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Rockford, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,215/mo
▼ 6.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
128
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 61109 | $1,408 | $865 | 2 | 24 |
| Rockford 61107 | $1,213 | $800 | 3 | 37 |
| Rockford 61103 | $1,155 | $800 | 2 | 48 |
| Rockford 61108 | $1,134 | $995 | 3 | 11 |
| Rockford 61101 | $1,112 | $899 | 1 | 8 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rockford, IL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,215 per month across 11 apartment communities and 128 available units. Rents have decreased $94 (6.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Main Street Apartments Rockford starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,231/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,073/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,308/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,299/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $2,300 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 49 units are currently listed.
Rockford, IL Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
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 | $1,112/mo | 45 | 4.8 |
| Rockford Townhomes East | $800/mo | $1,154/mo | 31 | 4.9 |
| Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments | $865/mo | $1,197/mo | 17 | 4.2 |
| Halsted Park Apartments and Townhomes | $899/mo | $1,112/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| Laramie Apartment Homes | $995/mo | $1,295/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Breckenridge Rockford Apartments | $999/mo | $1,249/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Orchard Hills Apartments Rockford | $999/mo | $1,099/mo | 5 | 4.7 |
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
$49,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,215/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/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 9% 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) | $1,215 |
| Utilities | $279 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $665 |
| Healthcare | $325 |
| Other goods and services | $519 |
| Estimated total | $3,506/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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