Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Rockford College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Rockford

$1,237/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockford is $1,237 per month as of October 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $662 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockford

168

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 24% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockford run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

12%

1 bedroom

$995

-

11%

2 bedroom

$1,225

-

18%

3 bedroom

$1,500

-

20%

4 bedroom

$1,900

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

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

1309 4th Avenue (Upper) 2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

1309 4th Avenue (Upper) 2

1309 4th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3304 Sun Valley - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

3304 Sun Valley

3304 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Versailles Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Versailles Place Apartments

5145 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$1,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Carlton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Carlton Apartments

950 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,237 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockford?

Average rent prices in Rockford have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Rockford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockford is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $662 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 $50,000/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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