Cheapest Neighborhoods in Rockford, IL
As of September 25, 2026, the average rent in Rockford is $1,065, which is 6.8% higher than last year. However, it's important to remember that rental prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, amenities, and floor plans.
Coronado Haskell
Average Rent
$1,141/Month
Year-Over-Year Rent Change
9.2%
Units Available
12 Rentals
Coronado Haskell is an affordable neighborhood in Rockford with an average rent price of $1,141. Compare this to the city average of $1,065. In the past year, rent prices have increased by 9.2%. Coronado Haskell provides easy access to Burpee Museum of Natural History, Tinker Swiss Cottage & Gardens, and Kishwaukee College.
East Rockford
Average Rent
$1,208/Month
Year-Over-Year Rent Change
4.3%
Units Available
29 Rentals
If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Rockford, East Rockford might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,208, while the city’s average stands at $1,065. In the last year, prices have increased by 4.3%. East Rockford is near Rockford University, Burpee Museum of Natural History, and Whitehouse Plaza.
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Methodology
Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.
We've combined this data with public records to provide the most current rental information available.