The Meadows Apartments
906 McKnight Cir,
Rockford, IL 61107
$1,200 - $1,785 | 1-3 Beds
Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley, IL
Area Guide
Living in this Rockford suburb sure is sweet
Suburban
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Great Location
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Outdoors
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Shopping
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Restaurants
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Farming
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Located one hour northwest of Chicago and 20 minutes east of Rockford, Cherry Valley is lush, wooded suburb. Cherry Valley is a nature enthusiast’s dream, featuring natural spaces and community parks. Baumann Park is a local favorite for fishing and strolls with the Kishwaukee River running through the green space. You can also find locals enjoying the outdoors at Valley Orchard where friends and families pick their apples, raspberries, and other crops.
Although Cherry Valley maintains a rural feeling, residents still enjoy major staples of living in the suburbs. A major shopping and dining center is conveniently located near several neighborhoods. The Cherry Valley Mall offers chain restaurants, big-box stores, and national brands while a trampoline park, bowling alley, and waterpark are nearby for family-friendly entertainment. With Rockford a short drive away, residents have even more shopping and dining options along with thriving nightlife spots, museums, and more. With all of this to offer, Cherry Valley will certainly charm nature lovers, families, and anyone looking for the perfect balance of rural and suburban living while renting.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cherry Valley, IL is $1,006 for one bedroom, $940 for two bedrooms, and $1,272 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cherry Valley has decreased by -5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,006/month
700 Sq Ft
Transportation
20
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
34
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-5
148 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Espenscheid Memorial Preserve
- Blackhawk Springs Preserve
- Kishwaukee River Preserve
- McKiski Preserve
- Deer Run Preserve
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.