Apartments Under $1,200 in Rockford, IL

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$995 - 1,095
2425-2505 2513 Wesleyan Ave Rockford, IL
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$895
Rockford, IL
1 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
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HOPE VI
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$1,150 - 1,195
Rockford, IL
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$800 - 1,200
2208 8th St Rockford, IL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Seventh Street District
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$999
929 N Main St Rockford, IL
1 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
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$899 - 1,199
2535 Halsted Rd Rockford, IL
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$1,099
4242 Harrison Ave Rockford, IL
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$800 - 875
5145 East State Street Rockford, IL
2 BR | Dec. 31, 2025
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$949 - 1,099
2330 Kilburn Ave Rockford, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$850 - 925
950 North Main Street Rockford, IL
2 - 3 BR | Feb. 6, 2026
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$949 - 1,099
1832 N Main St Rockford, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$874 - 1,175
1905 W Riverside Blvd Rockford, IL
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$732 - 1,111
5203 Linden Road, #2115 Rockford, IL
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$663 - 942
4801 Linden Road Rockford, IL
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$850
Rockford, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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$999
Rockford, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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$995
Rockford, IL
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$850
Rockford, IL
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$1,125
208 Flintridge Dr Rockford, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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$875
4418 Eastridge Dr Rockford, IL
1 BR | Available Now
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$875 - 1,080
444 Gramercy Dr #10 Rockford, IL
1 - 2 BR | Dec. 6, 2025
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$1,150
Rockford, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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$999 - 1,099
2020 Forest View Rd Rockford, IL
1 - 2 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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$900
Rockford, IL
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$800 - 999
3936 Eagle Dr Rockford, IL
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$1,200
Rockford, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,200
Rockford, IL
2 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
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$925
Rockford, IL
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$999 - 1,099
4455 Charles St Rockford, IL
1 - 2 BR | Jan. 15, 2026
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$1,050
Rockford, IL
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Apartments Under $1,200 in Rockford, IL: December Rental Information

Welcome to the December 2025 Rockford Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Rockford rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Rockford and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in Rockford. So whether you're a student on a budget, a young professional starting out, or simply looking for an affordable place to call home, this report will give you a comprehensive overview of the rental market in Rockford, IL.
0 5 10 15 20 <$700 $720 $760 $800 $840 $880 $920 $960 $1,000 $1,040 $1,080 $1,120 $1,160 >$1,200
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Rockford stands at $860, with the majority falling between $720 and $1,150. Out of the 804 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Rockford, 797 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 99% of the total available one-bedroom units in Rockford.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: Rockford vs. Surrounding Areas

Rockford, IL
DeKalb, IL
Belvidere, IL
Freeport, IL
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The chart above provides an overview of the number of apartments currently available for rent under $1,200 in Rockford, IL, as well as its surrounding cities. As of December 2025, the total inventory of these affordable apartments in the Rockford metro area stands at 112. The chart also displays the individual counts for each of the surrounding cities, including Belvidere, Cherry Valley, Marengo, Harvard, Rockton, DeKalb, Freeport, Machesney Park, Genoa, Kirkland, Poplar Grove, Winnebago, Sycamore, Mt. Morris, Roscoe, and Byron. Prospective renters can use this information to easily compare the availability of affordable apartments in different locations within the Rockford area.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: Rockford and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in December M/M % Change
Rockford, IL 83 +0.91%
DeKalb, IL 18 +1.06%
Belvidere, IL 5 +1.23%
Freeport, IL 3 +1.0%
Sycamore, IL 2 +1.0%
Machesney Park, IL 1 +0.67%
Byron, IL 1 +0.67%
Mt. Morris, IL 1 +1.0%
Cherry Valley, IL 0 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Rockford?

Available apartments under $1,200 1,554
Top amenities Air Conditioning, Balcony/Deck/Patio, On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven
Pet friendly 152
Utilities included 50
1 Bedroom 106
2 Bedroom 88
3 Bedroom 14

Where are Rockford Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Seventh street district, Hope vi, River district, North rock, Central terrace
Seventh Street District 5
HOPE VI 4
River District 3
North Rock 2
Central Terrace 2