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Rental Market Trends in Rockford, IL

What is the average rent in Rockford, IL?

$930/month

Average Rent

612 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Rockford, IL is $930 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Rockford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rockford, you can expect to pay about $889 per month for a studio, $930 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,221 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,429 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$889/month
412 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$930/month
612 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,221/month
919 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,429/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,297/month
867 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,604/month
805 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,951/month
914 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,128/month
948 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,500/month
1,284 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rockford, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $32 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Rockford, IL
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rockford, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford?

Based on current rent prices, Great Oaks, Midtown/East and Northwest Rockford are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Great Oaks
$1,024/month
622 Sq Ft
Midtown/East
$1,029/month
709 Sq Ft
Northwest Rockford
$1,050/month
671 Sq Ft
South Rockford
$1,078/month
668 Sq Ft
East Rockford
$1,177/month
760 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockford?

Based on current rent prices, East Rockford, South Rockford and Northwest Rockford are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Rockford
$1,177/month
760 Sq Ft
South Rockford
$1,078/month
668 Sq Ft
Northwest Rockford
$1,050/month
671 Sq Ft
Midtown/East
$1,029/month
709 Sq Ft
Great Oaks
$1,024/month
622 Sq Ft

Which Rockford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Rockford with the most apartments available are South Rockford, Great Oaks and Midtown/East .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Rockford
$1,078/month
668 Sq Ft
Great Oaks
$1,024/month
622 Sq Ft
Midtown/East
$1,029/month
709 Sq Ft
East Rockford
$1,177/month
760 Sq Ft
Northwest Rockford
$1,050/month
671 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rockford, IL?

Because the average rent in Rockford is $930, you’ll want to make about $3,100 per month or $37,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Rockford, IL is 11.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rockford is 30.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $889 - $1,429. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 6.3% more for transportation.

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$941/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,263/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,441/month
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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