Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Rockford College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Rockford

$1,199/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockford is $1,199 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $701 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockford

151

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockford rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rockford College, IL

Average rent prices in Rockford have increased by 20% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Rockford College, IL

Rent prices in Rockford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockford is $1,099, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockford run $1,049 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

28%

1 bedroom

$1,049

-

14%

2 bedroom

$1,195

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

6%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockford College, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Rockford College, IL

3359 Sun Valley - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

7.9

Very good

3359 Sun Valley

3359 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$750

3304 Sun Valley - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

3304 Sun Valley

3304 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$750

3343 Sun Valley - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

3343 Sun Valley

3343 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$750

3348 Sun Valley - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

3348 Sun Valley

3348 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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Frequently asked questions for Rockford College, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Rockford rental market.

How much is rent in Rockford?

The average rent in Rockford is $1,199 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockford?

Average rent prices in Rockford have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Rockford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockford is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockford?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockford, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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