What is the average apartment size in Rockford?

The average size for a Rockford, IL apartment is 880 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Rockford?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Rockford is $1,265 per month, a 7.01% increase from last years average of $1,182.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Rockford?

In Rockford, studios rent for $1,296 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,050 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,352 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,660 per month

What is the average apartment size in Rockford?

The typical apartment in Rockford offers about 880 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Rockford?

Studio apartments in Rockford average 757 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 661 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 960 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,387 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford include North Rockford ($938/month), Rolling Green ($1,088/month), and South Rockford ($1,244/month), all below the citywide average of $1,265.

Rockford, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Rockford?

The typical rent budget in Rockford ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Rockford?

In Rockford, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Rockford is $1,265, a 7.01% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,182.

Studio Apartments at $1,296 offer the most budget-friendly option with 757 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 661 square feet for $1,050, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,352 offer 960 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,387 sq ft) for $1,660, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Rockford, IL

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,265	880 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,296	757 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,050	661 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,352	960 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,660	1,387 sq. ft.

Rockford, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Rockford, IL have increased by 7.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,182 to $1,265.

What's the typical rent budget in Rockford, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Rockford, IL (44%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Rockford, IL?

28,388 or 46% of the households in Rockford, IL are renter-occupied while 33,093 or 54% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford?

North Rockford $938/month

Rolling Green $1,088/month

South Rockford $1,244/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,265/month.

Average Rent in Rockford, IL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Summerfield Commons	$1,859
East Rockford	$1,415
South Rockford	$1,244
Rolling Green	$1,088
North Rockford	$938

Rockford | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in East Rockford is 51% higher than in North Rockford

$1,415

East Rockford rent is 12% higher than Rockford average

Average Rent $1,415

$938

North Rockford rent is 26% lower than Rockford average

Average Rent $938

How Rockford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Rockford	$1,265
Chicago	$2,454
Oak Park	$2,266
Evanston	$2,598
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,149
Aurora	$1,876
Champaign	$1,685
Dekalb	$1,105
Peoria	$1,209
Lombard	$1,989
Harvard, IL	$1,169
Belvidere, IL	$1,071
Loves Park, IL	$1,333

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Rockford apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.