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Great Oaks Apartments

4801 Linden Rd, Rockford, IL 61109

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  • Monthly Rent

    $970 - $1,195

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    550 - 680 sq ft

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  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Sundeck
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Patio

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Primrose at Great Oaks
Starting at $970 1 Bed 1 Bath 550 Sq Ft
11 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0123
    price $1,023
    square feet 550
    availibility Jul 27
  • Unit 0736
    price $1,033
    square feet 550
    availibility Jul 30
  • Unit 1418
    price $1,015
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 3
  • Unit 0537
    price $970
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 8
  • Unit 0613
    price $985
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 15
  • Unit 1823
    price $1,040
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 19
  • Unit 1736
    price $1,015
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 20
  • Unit 0336
    price $970
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 25
  • Unit 0333
    price $985
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 25
  • Unit 0522
    price $1,010
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 25
  • Unit 1838
    price $1,008
    square feet 550
    availibility Oct 6

Marigold at Great Oaks
Starting at $1,132 2 Beds 1 Bath 680 Sq Ft
4 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1812
    price $1,195
    square feet 680
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0247
    price $1,170
    square feet 680
    availibility Jul 24
  • Unit 1211
    price $1,182
    square feet 680
    availibility Aug 9
  • Unit 0516
    price $1,132
    square feet 680
    availibility Aug 16

Primrose at Great Oaks
Starting at $970 1 Bed 1 Bath 550 Sq Ft
11 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 0123
    price $1,023
    square feet 550
    availibility Jul 27
  • Unit 0736
    price $1,033
    square feet 550
    availibility Jul 30
  • Unit 1418
    price $1,015
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 3
  • Unit 0537
    price $970
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 8
  • Unit 0613
    price $985
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 15
  • Unit 1823
    price $1,040
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 19
  • Unit 1736
    price $1,015
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 20
  • Unit 0336
    price $970
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 25
  • Unit 0333
    price $985
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 25
  • Unit 0522
    price $1,010
    square feet 550
    availibility Aug 25
  • Unit 1838
    price $1,008
    square feet 550
    availibility Oct 6

Marigold at Great Oaks
Starting at $1,132 2 Beds 1 Bath 680 Sq Ft
4 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 1812
    price $1,195
    square feet 680
    availibility Now
  • Unit 0247
    price $1,170
    square feet 680
    availibility Jul 24
  • Unit 1211
    price $1,182
    square feet 680
    availibility Aug 9
  • Unit 0516
    price $1,132
    square feet 680
    availibility Aug 16

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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
  • Dogs
    • Dog Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per unit.
      $300
    • Dog Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $30 / mo
    Spayed/Neutered
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  • Cats
    • Cat Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per unit.
      $300
    • Cat Rent
      Charged per pet.
      $30 / mo
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  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $0 / mo

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal

Property Information

  • Built in 1973
  • 542 units/2 stories

About Great Oaks Apartments

Take a Virtual Tour! Looking for a home while at home? We offer a variety of online services to help make your selection process easier. From 3D floor plans, online photo galleries, virtual and video tours (where applicable), live availability & rate options, online applications and lease signings, we offer many options to enable you to simplify your search from home. Great Oaks Apartments is a charming community where serene urban vibes and big city convenience meet. Nestled on Linden Road, our Rockford apartments for rent bring luxury and comfort at your feet. Here you will discover modern one and two-bedroom homes together with a variety of amenities, all at more than competitive prices. Read MoreRead More + Inside you will find all the desired features you crave, including kitchens outfitted with all the needed appliances, air conditioning, ample closet space, a private patio or balcony, and many more. All two-bedroom floor plans feature central air conditioning, while some units have the heat included in the rent. Other perks include our affiliation to the #205 School District, proximity to main thoroughfares such as I-90, I-39, and Bypass 20, which in turn make commutes go by in no time. Plus, since we are only minutes away from the CherryVale Mall and 15 minutes from downtown Rockford, you will never run out of new places to explore. Among our favorites, we count Magic Waters, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rock Cut State Park, and the Burpee Museum of Natural History. Functional features like having laundry facilities in each building, fast and efficient emergency maintenance services available 24-hours, Dish Network, and high-speed internet are all a given at Great Oaks. We didn’t forget about relaxation either and added beautiful picnic areas with grills, a swimming pool with sundeck, and a volleyball court for you to enjoy. Discover how great it is to live in a community that makes it its mission to ensure you are always comfortable and contact us for a tour. We would love nothing more than to give you the grand tour of Great Oaks Apartments!

Great Oaks Apartments is an apartment community located in Winnebago County and the 61109 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Rockford School District 205 attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • All two bedrooms feature central air
  • Bi-lingual staff
  • Dish Network available
  • Each building has laundry facilities.
  • Heat included with rent in select apartments
  • Heat may be included.
  • Private patio or balcony
  • Proudly affiliated with School District #205
  • Short-term leases
  • Spacious community in a park-like setting
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  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Grill

Package Service

  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Online Services
  • Walk-Up
  • Pool
  • Volleyball Court
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Tub/Shower

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Location
4801 Linden Rd, Rockford,
IL 61109
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City - Rockford

Rockford, Illinois combines city living with natural surroundings along the Rock River. The city's rental market remains budget-friendly, with one-bedroom apartments renting for $956, showing a 5.9% increase over the past year. Two-bedroom units average $1,204, while three-bedroom homes typically rent for $1,382. The historic downtown district features converted loft apartments in restored buildings, while the established east side neighborhoods offer a mix of single-family homes and apartment communities.

True to its "Forest City" nickname, Rockford features extensive parkland and mature trees throughout its residential areas. Anderson Japanese Gardens, ranked among North America's premier Japanese gardens, provides a peaceful retreat within the city.

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Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Online Services
  • Walk-Up
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Pool
  • Volleyball Court
  • All two bedrooms feature central air
  • Bi-lingual staff
  • Dish Network available
  • Each building has laundry facilities.
  • Heat included with rent in select apartments
  • Heat may be included.
  • Private patio or balcony
  • Proudly affiliated with School District #205
  • Short-term leases
  • Spacious community in a park-like setting
  • Visit EdwardRose.Com To Apply
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Disposal
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Dog Fee $0
Utilities Included
Water, Heat, Trash Removal Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Rockford University
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
Rasmussen College-Illinois
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
Rock Valley College
Drive: 16 min 8.5 mi
Kishwaukee College
Drive: 40 min 29.7 mi
Great Oaks Apartments is within 8 minutes or 4.6 miles from Rockford University. It is also near Rasmussen College-Illinois and Rock Valley College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
423 Students
Attendance Zone
Rolling Green
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
511 Students
Nearby
Montessori Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
660 Students
Nearby
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
791 Students
Attendance Zone
Jefferson High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,023 Students
Attendance Zone
Cathedral Baptist School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
174 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Great Oaks Apartments is near Chicago/Rockford International, located 7.3 miles or 16 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Harvard Station
Drive: 44 min 33.1 mi
Woodstock Station
Drive: 54 min 36.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago/Rockford International
Drive: 16 min 7.3 mi
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Great Oaks Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
4302-4358 Sandy Hollow Rd
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
3208 Alpine Rd
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
3204-3222 S Alpine Rd
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Great Oaks Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Blackhawk Springs Preserve
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Kishwaukee Gorge North Preserve
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Espenscheid Memorial Preserve
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Kishwaukee River Preserve
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Kishwaukee Gorge South Preserve
Drive: 12 min 6.5 mi
Great Oaks Apartments has 5 parks within 6.5 miles, including Blackhawk Springs Preserve, Kishwaukee Gorge North Preserve, and Espenscheid Memorial Preserve.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 5.0 mi
Swedish American Hospital
Drive: 9 min 5.9 mi
Mercyhealth Hospital Rockton Avenue
Drive: 15 min 8.9 mi
Great Oaks Apartments has 3 hospitals within 8.9 miles, the nearest is OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center which is 5.0 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield
Drive: 86 min 60.8 mi
Fermi National Accelerator Lab Batavia
Drive: 88 min 61.2 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville
Drive: 84 min 71.9 mi
Great Oaks Apartments has 3 military bases within 71.9 miles, the nearest is Fermi National Accelerator Lab Winfield which is 60.8 miles away and a 86 minute drive.
 
 

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  • Kitchen

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  • Spacious Bedroom

  • Oversized Living Room

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Great Oaks Apartments have in-unit laundry?

While Great Oaks Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Great Oaks Apartments?

Select utilities are included in rent at Great Oaks Apartments, including water, heat, and trash removal. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Great Oaks Apartments?

Parking is available at Great Oaks Apartments and is free of charge for residents.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Great Oaks Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $970/mo. to $1,195/mo.

Is Great Oaks Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, Great Oaks Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Great Oaks Apartments?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $970 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $38,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Great Oaks Apartments have move-in specials?

Great Oaks Apartments is offering Discounts for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $970.

Does Great Oaks Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

While Great Oaks Apartments does not offer Matterport 3D tours, renters can request a tour directly through our online platform.

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