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Rockford, MI

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A charming city just minutes from Grand Rapids.

Riverfront Outdoor Adventures Nature Great Downtown Historic

Sitting about 14 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, Rockford provides a quaint setting complete with an adorable downtown area filled with wide sidewalks, period lighting, and historic architecture. The Rogue River winds through the city and features fantastic overlooks of the Rockford Dam. The White Pine Trail extends 92 miles, passing through Rockford along the river.

Settled in 1843, Rockford's location on the river made it an ideal site for a sawmill -- Smith Lapham finished his in 1844, and other settlers soon followed to create a village. Apartments in Rockford provide fast access to Downtown Grand Rapids for commuters, while the downtown shopping district, beautiful neighborhoods, and fantastic parks provide an ideal setting for those who enjoy the outdoors. Peppler Park features a fishing platform, picnic areas, and a dam overlook. The Richardson-Sowerby Park and Dog Park straddles the Rogue River and includes fishing areas, picnic areas, a playground, a pedestrian bridge, a fitness course, ball fields and the dog park.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Rockford, MI is $2,016 for one bedroom, $1,735 for two bedrooms, and $2,410 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockford has increased by 11.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,016/month
941 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

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

Valley View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

631 Students

9
out of 10

Crestwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

510 Students

9
out of 10

Rockford Spanish Immersion

Public

Grades K-5

304 Students

9
out of 10

Cannonsburg Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

228 Students

9
out of 10

Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

509 Students

8
out of 10

North Rockford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

885 Students

9
out of 10

East Rockford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

740 Students

8
out of 10

Rockford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,819 Students

9
out of 10

River Valley Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

51 Students

3
out of 10

Rockford H.S. Freshman Center

Public

Grades 9-12

597 Students

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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.