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Average Rent in Rockford, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Rockford, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,279/mo
▲ +5.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$865/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
41
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Rockford, IL
Compare average rent across Rockford, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford 61107 | $1,665 | ▲ $11 | $1,499 | 2 | 4 |
| Rockford 61103 | $1,559 | ▲ $63 | $999 | 2 | 5 |
| Rockford 61109 | $1,217 | ▼ $178 | $865 | 2 | 18 |
| Rockford 61101 | $1,128 | $0 | $899 | 1 | 7 |
| Rockford 61108 | $1,116 | ▼ $120 | $999 | 2 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Rockford, IL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,279 per month across 9 apartment communities and 41 available units. Rents have increased $76 (5.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments starting at $865/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,132/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,136/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,385/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,266/mo.
Prices range from $865 to $2,499 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Rockford, IL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,357 | - | 9 |
| June 2026 | $1,378 | +$21 | 11 |
| July 2026 | $1,358 | -$20 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,383 | +$25 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill & Great Oaks Apartments | $865/mo | $1,206/mo | 17 | 4.2 |
| Halsted Park Apartments and Townhomes | $899/mo | $1,128/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
| Main Street Apartments Rockford | $999/mo | $1,099/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Orchard Hills Apartments Rockford | $999/mo | $1,124/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| Forest View Apartments Rockford | $1,049/mo | $1,099/mo | 2 | 4.7 |
| Heather Glen Apartments | $1,295/mo | $1,295/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Rock River Tower Apartments | $1,399/mo | $1,866/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
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
$51,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,279/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/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, IL is $53,328 , about 13% 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) | $1,279 |
| Utilities | $279 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $665 |
| Healthcare | $325 |
| Other goods and services | $519 |
| Estimated total | $3,570/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.
Google Search Trends for Rockford, IL Apartments
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