Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Rockford, IL

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,050. This is -46%, or $895, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,050

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

165

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,050. This is -46%, or $895, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
83%
9%
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 increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,000. Houses for rent in Rockford, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,437.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$895

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,400

6%

19%

4 bedroom

$2,400

17%

100%

Studio

$1,100

5%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

100%

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$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, IL is equal to 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

3335 Sun Valley - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

3335 Sun Valley

3335 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1320 Home Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown condo for rent in Rockford

Affordable 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Apartment

1320 Home Pl #1, Rockford, IL 61104

2 beds

1 bath

$799

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2226 N Rockton (10 Unit) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

2226 N Rockton (10 Unit)

2226 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103

2–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,100

Apartment for rent

322 N 1st St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Available Aug 28

1h ago

8.3

Very good

2440 Holmes St #30

2440 Holmes St, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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914 18th Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Rockford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

$850

Price drop

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914 18th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Rockford

914 18th Ave #1, Rockford, IL 61104

2 beds

1 bath

$900

$850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Versailles Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

9.3

Excellent

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Versailles Place Apartments

5145 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108

2 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$975

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