Riverside Apartments
3701 Trilling Ave,
Rockford, IL 61103
$1,045 - $1,345
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Rockford, IL
What is the average rent in Rockford, IL?
$1,025/month
Average Rent
623 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,025 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $912 per month for a studio, $1,025 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,249 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,487 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Rockford, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.2%, which averages out to $54 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Rockford, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
20%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford?
Based on current rent prices, Northwest Rockford, Midtown/East and East Rockford are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockford?
Based on current rent prices, Great Oaks, South Rockford and East Rockford are the most expensive neighborhoods in Rockford.
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Which Rockford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Rockford with the most apartments available are Midtown/East, South Rockford and Great Oaks .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rockford, IL?
Because the average rent in Rockford is $1,025, you’ll want to make about $3,416 per month or $40,992 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 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rockford is 25.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $912 - $1,487. You can expect to pay 0.8% less for groceries, 8.2% less for utilities, and 2.8% more for transportation.
How does Rockford, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Rockford, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,264/month
$623/month
One Bedroom
$1,820/month
$967/month
Two Bedroom
$1,992/month
$1,288/month
Three Bedroom
$2,619/month
$1,511/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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.