What's the average rent in Rockford, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Rockford, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,200 per month, which is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,200

-5.6%-$71 decrease month-over-month

-2.0%-$25 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

348

APARTMENTS

$1,092

HOUSES

$1,600

TOWNHOUSES

$1,400

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Rockford, IL at $1,092 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,600 per month. Townhomes average $1,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$895
2 Bedrooms	$1,125
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Rockford, IL is $895 per month, followed by $1,125 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,400
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Rockford, IL is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,400 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$875
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,095

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is $875 per month, followed by $1,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$995
2 Bedrooms	$1,300
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,800
All	$1,600

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Rockford, IL is $995 per month, followed by $1,300 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $1,800 for a 4 bedroom house.