Loves Park

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Loves Park, IL

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Experience the friendly atmosphere of “The City with a Heart”

Suburb Commuter Interstate River Nature Outdoors Golf

Loves Park is a suburban city located on the northeast corner of Rockford, bookended by the Rock River on the west side and Interstate 90 on the east side. While the landscape of the city is mainly filled by residential neighborhoods, 2nd Avenue forms the backbone of a thriving commercial district near the river, home to numerous restaurants, specialty shops, and small retail centers.

Residents enjoy a wide selection of beautiful public parks, from the scenic Shorewood Park on the riverbank to the massive Rock Cut State Park, which dominates the eastern half of the city. The local rental market features a broad selection of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, with great options available for any lifestyle or budget.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Loves Park, IL is $770 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,156 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Loves Park has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$770/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$1,678/month
1,072 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

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

Loves Park Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

351 Students

5
out of 10

Windsor Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

365 Students

4
out of 10

Maple Elementary School

Public

Grades PK & 1-6

410 Students

3
out of 10

Rock Cut Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-6

407 Students

3
out of 10

Harlem Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

957 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rock Cut State Park
  • Midway Village Museum
  • Headquarters Preserve
  • Kieselburg Preserve
  • Anderson Japanese Gardens

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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.