Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Rockford, IL

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,095. This is -42%, or $805, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,095

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

204

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,095. This is -42%, or $805, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
77%
15%
3%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Rockford, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Rockford, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Rockford, IL is $999. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL costs about $899 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Rockford, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$899

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,050

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,425

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,800

4%

11%

Studio

$1,349

4%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockford, 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.

Compare rent prices in Rockford, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Rockford, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beloit, WI.

Rockford

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, IL is 7% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.

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Cost of living in
Rockford, IL

The overall cost of living in Rockford, IL is 11% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

1% higher

Housing

31% lower

Transportation

6% higher

Utilities

6% lower

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Discover rentals in Rockford, IL

1319 Clover Ave Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1319 Clover Ave Duplex

1319 Clover Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Versailles Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Versailles Place Apartments

5145 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$950

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1113 Ferguson Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ethnic Village apartment for rent in Rockford

2BR/1.0BA

1113 Ferguson Street, Rockford, IL 61102

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

2440 Holmes St #30

2440 Holmes St, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Carlton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Carlton Apartments

950 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103

2–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,150

Apartment for rent

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3327 Sun Valley Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

3327 Sun Valley Terrace

3327 Sun Valley Terrace, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1310 Home Place #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Rockford

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

1320 Home Place #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown condo for rent in Rockford

Affordable 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Apartment

1320 Home Place #1, Rockford, IL 61104

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available Aug 5