Step back in time to a piece of Rockford's history that offers a unique living experience like no other. Originally built as a school in 1911, this 35-unit apartment building offers modern living while maintaining the unique character of a schoolhouse. They truly don't build them like this anymore. Each apartment is unique in and of itself and offers spacious floor plans with modern features such as rigid core vinyl plank flooring, satin nickel fixtures, subway tile backsplashes with glass insets, 6 panel doors, ample closet space and ultra-high ceilings. Large windows in each apartment offer ample natural light and kitchen are nicely appointed with white cabinetry, electric stoves and 18 cubic foot refrigerators.
The building itself features well lit parking lots, 24-hour maintenance with emergency maintenance on site, a coin operated laundry room, fire sprinklers and alarms, and available single car garages. Additional building amenities will include wi-fi services, restricted building access (door key fob systems) and security cameras that monitor the common areas as well as exterior areas of the property.
Premium Property Services offers tenant portal access, available electronic rent payments, water/sewer/trash/gas utilities in the building, as well as a commitment to provide safe, affordable housing to all tenants regardless of race, religion, or orientation.
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Apartment for rent
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1 br / 1.0 ba, $0, 2208 8th St, Rockford, IL 61104
1beds
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Apartment
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Cats, small dogs OK
Open parking parking
What's special
Ultra-high ceilingsSpacious floor plansWell lit parking lotsWhite cabinetryElectric stovesSatin nickel fixturesAvailable single car garages
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common, On Site, Open, Secured
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: Come Home to Peterson Square Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Maintenance
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listed for rent | -- |
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| 6/17/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listed for rent | -- |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/30/2026 | Listed for rent | -- |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for rent | -- |
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| 1/29/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/17/2025 | Listed for rent | -- |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for rent | -- |
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Neighborhood: 61104
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Riverdahl Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Rockford Environmental Science AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 1/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi






