Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Rockford, IL

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,099. This is -42%, or $801, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,099

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

209

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,099. This is -42%, or $801, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
75%
14%
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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Rockford, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$895

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,099

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

No Change

Studio

$1,100

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

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$1,099
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, IL is 5% higher 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

Discover rentals in Rockford, IL

3348 Sun Valley - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

3348 Sun Valley

3348 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

815 Belmont Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

815 Belmont Blvd

815 Belmont Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103

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 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Call

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

2440 Holmes St #30

2440 Holmes St, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Versailles Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Versailles Place Apartments

5145 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$875–$1,200

Apartment for rent

Call

Trevor Circle 4404 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Trevor Circle 4404

4404 Trevor Cir, Rockford, IL 61109

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1812 Remington Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1812 Remington Road

1812 Remington Rd, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent