Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Rockford, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Rockford rent stands today
Rockford, IL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with the market at its peak for the recent cycle.
Compared to national trends
Rockford sits 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.
Price ranges
Studios in Rockford rent for around $825/month, 1-bedrooms at $900/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,100/month. Houses run higher at $1,495/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Orchid 3rd Union College rents rose 73.5% year over year to $1,150/month, contrasting with the citywide flat market. Meanwhile, Churchill Grove rents fell 23.3% and Highland declined 26.6%, showing varied local trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Rockford
$1,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Rockford is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockford
162
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rockford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rockford, IL
Average rent prices in Rockford have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Rockford, IL
Rent prices in Rockford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockford is $999, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockford run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $825 |  3% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 |  16% | 166% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Churchill Grove | $1,150 | |
Coronado Haskell | $1,050 | |
Downtown Rockford | $1,150 | |
Highland | $1,000 | |
Jackson Oaks | $1,050 | |
Midtown | $950 | |
North End Square | $1,045 | |
Rolling Green | $1,099 | |
Roosevelt | $999 | |
Signal Hill | $1,075 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $999 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 45% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
166%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
Midtown
Average rent
$950
Downtown Rockford
Average rent
$1,150
Jackson Oaks
Average rent
$1,050
Signal Hill
Average rent
$1,075
Highland
Average rent
$1,000
North End Square
Average rent
$1,045
Churchill Grove
Average rent
$1,150
Rolling Green
Average rent
$1,099
Roosevelt
Average rent
$999
Coronado Haskell
Average rent
$1,050
Apartments
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
45%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
13%
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.
How does rent in Rockford, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rockford and Beloit by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rockford
44%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, IL is 2% lower than the median rent in Beloit, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,117
2%$1,325
29%$1,400
27%$1,412
2%$1,299
6%$1,025
89%$1,295
31%$1,299
26%$1,057
33%$1,600
9%$1,245
8%$1,050
Cost of living in Rockford, IL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | No difference |
| Health | 13% higher |
| Housing | 24% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Rockford, IL
3d ago
3304 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3335 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5145 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Midtown condo for rent in Rockford
1342 Home Pl #2, Rockford, IL 61104
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Condo for rent
Available Mar 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Rockford
435 N Mulford Rd #8-9, Rockford, IL 61107
Studio
0 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockford
5746 Berwick Pl, Rockford, IL 61107
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
1750 Meadowlark Ln, Rockford, IL 61108
3 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Rockford
5334 Dierks Dr #12, Rockford, IL 61108
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
7367 Meander Dr, Rockford, IL 61107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
902 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4300 Eastridge Dr, Rockford, IL 61107
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4682 Trevor Cir, Rockford, IL 61109
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5145 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
902 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4682 Trevor Cir, Rockford, IL 61109
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
5145 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
902 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
6h ago
3410 Garfield Dr, Rockford, IL 61101
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rockford, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Rockford rental market.
How much is rent in Rockford?
The average rent in Rockford is $1,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockford?
Average rent prices in Rockford have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Rockford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rockford is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Rockford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford are Midtown ($950/mo), Roosevelt ($999/mo), and Highland ($1,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockford?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockford, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Rockford?
Rockford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.
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).