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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

Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments receives a strong overall Zumper expert rating of 8.6, highlighting its quality and value. With a price rating of 10 and amenities rating of 9, the property offers competitive pricing and impressive features, including spacious floor plans and ample closet space. The location score of 9 indicates convenience to key amenities, while the transparency in property management is reflected in its trustworthiness rating of 8, enhancing confidence for potential renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,200 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 2208 8th Street unit 104, a brand new rental located in the vibrant city of Rockford, IL. This apartment boasts two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, perfect for those who value comfort and convenience. The large kitchen is a standout feature, offering ample space for cooking and dining. This apartment is not just a place to live, but a place to truly enjoy. Experience the best of Rockford living at 2208 8th Street, where every detail is designed with your lifestyle in mind. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this rental your new home.

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Amenities for Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Large KitchenTwo Bedrooms

Appliances

OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove/Oven

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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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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·9A 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.
Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
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

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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 9% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Rockford.

Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Rockford
A table of studio rental data trends in Rockford
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$803
April 2024$750
May 2024$1,024
June 2024$865
July 2024$893
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$890

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,200.
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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
C-

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

PKPublic
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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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