Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Rockford, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Rockford

$1,834/mo

increased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockford is $1,834 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $96 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockford

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockford rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rockford, MI

Average rent prices in Rockford have increased by 68% over the last month and have increased by 30% 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, MI

Rent prices in Rockford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockford is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,762. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockford run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$960

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,475

9%

45%

2 bedroom

$1,825

13%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,425

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,200

36%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

44%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockford, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Rockford and Belding by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rockford

Median rent price$1,834
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, MI is 24% higher than the median rent in Belding, MI.

Discover rentals in Rockford, MI

Richter Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Richter Place Apartments

9101 Courtland Dr Ne, Rockford, MI 49341

1–2 beds

1 bath

$977–$1,051

Apartment for rent

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8348 Je Ne Be Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

Available Sep 1

6894 Farrell Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rockford

House for rent

6622 S Square Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Rockford

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,899

House for rent

Available Jul 6

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Frequently asked questions for Rockford, MI

Quick answers to common questions about the Rockford rental market.

How much is rent in Rockford?

The average rent in Rockford is $1,834 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockford?

Average rent prices in Rockford have increased by 68% over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.

How does Rockford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockford is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $96 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockford?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockford, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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