Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Rockford, IL

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,110. This is -42%, or $791, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,110

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

159

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,110. This is -42%, or $791, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
76%
17%
1%
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 11% 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 $1,042. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL costs about $899 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,099. Houses for rent in Rockford, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$899

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,475

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,700

1%

25%

Studio

$975

7%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

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$1,110
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, IL is 1% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.

More data insights and reports

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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

Apartments for rent in Aurora

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2d ago

8.3

Very good

2440 Holmes St #30

2440 Holmes St, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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4d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Versailles Place Apartments

5145 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108

2–3 beds

2 baths

$850–$1,200

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Carlton Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.9

Excellent

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Carlton Apartments

950 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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720 Alliance Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rockford

House for rent

414 8th St #2ndFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Rockford

Fully Renovated Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment

414 8th St #2ndFL, Rockford, IL 61104

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

1812 Remington Road - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1812 Remington Road

1812 Remington Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

638 N Winnebago St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Coronado Haskell apartment for rent in Rockford

638 N Winnebago St #1, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 25

3410 Garfield - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

3410 Garfield

3410 Garfield Dr, Rockford, IL 61101

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent