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Highlights

  • Beautiful wood flooring throughout
  • Close to downtown
  • Plenty of storage
  • Cozy breakfast nook in the kitchen

Location

518 Rome Ave #1, Rockford, IL 61107, USA|North Highland Square

Tour 518 Rome Ave #1

Contact

The Factory Real Estate and Property Management LLC

(815) 200-6950

Property Overview

Beautiful wood flooring runs throughout, with a cozy breakfast nook in the kitchen and plenty of storage. Its location offers convenient access to downtown, while nearby amenities include a grocery store about 2.77 miles away and a top-rated high school about 1.06 miles away. Fourteen photos also provide a helpful preview of the home.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Extra storage
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life

Amenities for 518 Rome Ave #1, North Highland Square

Features

Air ConditioningHardwood Floor
Laundry Hook Up

Community

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 518 Rome Ave #1

HomeHouses in Rockford 518 Rome Ave #1, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Beautiful wood flooring throughout. Full basement with laundry hookups. New Hot water heater. Plenty of storage in this home. Close to downtown and yet feels far away from the hustle and bustle. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Cozy breakfast nook in the kitchen for a relaxing way to start your day. Beautiful wood flooring throughout. Full basement with laundry hookups. Plenty of storage in this home. Close to downtown and yet feels far away from the hustle and bustle.


Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 518 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 61107, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1.1 miles away
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Priced higher than average
2-bedrooms are $295 more than the median rent in this area

Address details

NeighborhoodNorth Highland Square
Zip code61107
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in North Highland Square

2-bedroom apartments at 518 Rome Ave #1 cost about 42% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Rockford.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Rockford
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Rockford
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$988
December 2024$977
January 2025$978
February 2025$995
March 2025$995
April 2025$998
May 2025$1,049
June 2025$1,098
July 2025$1,093
August 2025$1,065
September 2025$1,027
October 2025$1,035
November 2025$1,070
December 2025$1,072
January 2026$1,099
February 2026$1,099
March 2026$1,105
April 2026$1,100
May 2026$1,100
June 2026$1,132
July 2026$1,175
August 2026$1,209
September 2026$1,177
October 2026$1,178

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 518 Rome Ave #1?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$67,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,695.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 518 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL.
This month$1,6952 bed1 bath

Schools near 518 Rome Ave #1

Maud E. Johnson Elementary School

3805 rural st

rockford, IL, 61107

K-5Public
C+

Fairview Early Childhood Center

512 fairview ave

rockford, IL, 61108

PKPublic

Roosevelt Community Education Center

978 haskell ave

rockford, IL, 61103

PK, 9-12Public
C

Beyer Early Childhood Center

333 15th ave

rockford, IL, 61104

PKPublic

Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion

1506 clover ave

rockford, IL, 61102

K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood

North Highland Square | Rockford, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Rockford near 518 Rome Ave #1

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 518 Rome Ave #1, Rockford

Groceries

6/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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518 Rome Ave Rockford, IL

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1 Bath

$1,695

Listed by Rico Sumner
Days on market: 3
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom. Beautiful wood flooring throughout. Full basement with laundry hookups. New Hot water heater. Plenty of storage in this home. Close to downtown and yet feels far away from the hustle and bustle.

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