Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Rockford, IL

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,099. This is -44%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,099

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

155

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Rockford, IL is $1,099. This is -44%, or $850, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
77%
14%
2%
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 $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL costs about $899 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,077. Houses for rent in Rockford, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$899

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,100

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,675

No Change

1%

Studio

$972

4%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$972

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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 by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,035
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, IL is 6% 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

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$850

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2 beds

1 bath

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3319 Sun Valley Ter, Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds

1 bath

$865

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2 beds

1 bath

$875

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