Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Rockford, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Rockford

$1,892/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockford is $1,892 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockford

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockford rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockford run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,040

3%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,605

No Change

37%

2 bedroom

$1,897

No Change

49%

3 bedroom

$2,405

8%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,000

17%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,605

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

49%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,405

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

3%

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$1,892

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,722
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rockford, MI is 10% higher than the median rent in Belding, MI.

Discover rentals in Rockford, MI

4431 4431 - 4433 Hillrise Court Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rockford

3BR/2.0BA

4431 4431 - 4433 Hillrise Court Northeast, Rockford, MI 49341

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6894 Farrell Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rockford

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
79 Rogue River View Dr Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rockford

5 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,892 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockford?

Average rent prices in Rockford have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Rockford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockford is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockford?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockford, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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