Riverside Apartments
3701 Trilling Ave,
Rockford, IL 61103
Studio - 2 Beds | $995 - $1,195
Rental Market Trends in Rockford, IL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,062/month.
Rent in Rockford is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,062/month
Average Rent
616 Sq Ft
Average Size
+6.6%
Change / Year
230
Available Apartments
Rockford rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Rockford average $911 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Rockford average $1,062 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Rockford average $1,299 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Rockford average $1,499 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Rockford, IL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.6%, which averages out to $71 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Rockford, IL
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
30%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Rockford?
Based on current rent prices, Coronado Haskell 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, East Rockford and Coronado Haskell" 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 East Rockford and Coronado Haskell" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rockford, IL?
Because the average rent in Rockford is $1,062, you’ll want to make about $3,540 per month or $42,480 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 8.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Rockford is 24.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $911 - $1,499. You can expect to pay 0.5% less for groceries, 6.9% less for utilities, and 0.5% less 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.
View the Rockford Area GuideStudio
$916/month
$584/month
One Bedroom
$693/month
$1,010/month
Two Bedroom
$935/month
$1,367/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,534/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Cherry Valley
Avg Rent: $1,199/month
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Loves Park
Avg Rent: $1,138/month
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Machesney Park
Avg Rent: $898/month
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Belvidere
Avg Rent: $844/month
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Roscoe
Avg Rent: $1,500/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Rockford?
The average rent in Rockford is $1,062 per month, which is 36.2% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Rockford?
The average rent for a house in Rockford, IL is $1,715 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Rockford?
Rents in Rockford, IL are increasing, with prices up 6.6% year-over-year and $71 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Rockford?
In Rockford, IL, 39% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.