South Rockford

Rockford, IL

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South Rockford - Rockford, IL

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A natural reprieve from city living

Nature Park-Like Suburban Rural Affordable Commuter Airport

Home to the Chicago Rockford International Airport, South Rockford sits just six miles south of downtown. There are several forest preserves on this side of town, including the Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, a sprawling natural area with hiking trails, picnic trails, ball fields, a playground, and a river to enjoy canoeing or kayaking on. South Rockford offers affordable apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes, as well as an easy commute into the city. Residents appreciate the quiet suburban streets and the large lots in South Rockford.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in South Rockford is $631 for a studio, $892 for one bedroom, $1,191 for two bedrooms, and $1,531 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Rockford has increased by 8.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 590 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $631/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $892/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 874 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,191/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,483 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,531/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kishwaukee Gorge North Preserve
  • Trailside Preserve
  • Kishwaukee River Preserve
  • Kishwaukee Gorge South Preserve
  • Rockford Rotary Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago/Rockford International

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