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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • White cabinetry
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Subway tile backsplashes
  • Large windows
  • Ample closet space
  • 24-hour maintenance

Location

2208 8th St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA
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Management

Premium Property Services, LLC

Leasing office

(815) 706-7546

Property Overview

Peterson Square Apartments earns a strong 8.4 Zumper Expert Rating, with especially high marks for price and location, alongside solid amenities and trustworthiness. Notable features include white cabinetry, subway tile backsplashes, spacious floor plans, large windows, ample closet space, and 24-hour maintenance, while 19 photos and nearby pet hospital access add extra appeal.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,025 /mo1 unit availableDiscover this 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment in Rockford, IL. This unit offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, a full bathroom, and all hardwood flooring throughout. The straightforward layout provides an easy canvas for your furnishings and personal touches. Located in Rockford, the apartment delivers simple, comfortable living with low-maintenance surfaces and practical room sizes.

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Amenities for Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments

Apartment Amenities

All Hardwood FlooringHardwood Floor
One BathroomTwo-Bedroom

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Units30
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About Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments

HomeApartments in Rockford Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments

Step back in time to a piece of Rockford's history that offers a unique living experience like no other. Originally built as a school in 1911, this 35-unit apartment building offers modern living while maintaining the unique character of a schoolhouse. They truly don't build them like this anymore. Each apartment is unique in and of itself and offers spacious floor plans with modern features such as rigid core vinyl plank flooring, satin nickel fixtures, subway tile backsplashes with glass insets, 6 panel doors, ample closet space and ultra-high ceilings. Large windows in each apartment offer ample natural light and kitchen are nicely appointed with white cabinetry, electric stoves and 18 cubic foot refrigerators. The building itself features well lit parking lots, 24-hour maintenance with emergency maintenance on site, a coin operated laundry room, fire sprinklers and alarms, and available single car garages. Additional building amenities will include wi-fi services, restricted building access (door key fob systems) and security cameras that monitor the common areas as well as exterior areas of the property. Premium Property Services offers tenant portal access, available electronic rent payments, water/sewer/trash/gas utilities in the building, as well as a commitment to provide safe, affordable housing to all tenants regardless of race, religion, or orientation. To schedule a private showing, please visit our website at www.premiumproeprtyservices.net, navigate to the properties page and then click the schedule now button located on the property details page. Applications are available for any of our properties by visiting the property details and clicking the apply now button; a $40 application fee for adults over 18 years of age applies.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Rockford

2-bedroom apartments at Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Rockford.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Rockford
A table of studio rental data trends in Rockford
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$757
September 2024$750
October 2024$750
November 2024$710
December 2024$695
January 2025$717
February 2025$741
March 2025$794
April 2025$772
May 2025$802
June 2025$893
July 2025$1,212
August 2025$889
September 2025$910
October 2025$1,097
November 2025$1,168
December 2025$1,184
January 2026$963
February 2026$914
March 2026$962
April 2026$1,085
May 2026$879
June 2026$849
July 2026$897

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$41,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,025.
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Schools near Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments

Beyer Early Childhood Center

333 15th ave

rockford, IL, 61104

PKPublic

Riverdahl Elementary School

3520 kishwaukee st

rockford, IL, 61109

K-5Public
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Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center

3303 20th st

rockford, IL, 61109

PKPublic

Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion

1506 clover ave

rockford, IL, 61102

K-8Public
C-

Fairview Early Childhood Center

512 fairview ave

rockford, IL, 61108

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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Rockford near 2208 8th St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2208 8th St, Rockford

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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