Rockford, IL rental market

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Last updated November 4, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rockford, IL is $1,295.

Average rent

$1,295

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$5

Year-over-yearYoY change

+$95

Available rentals

383

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $625 to $9,900.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$6003
$7007
$80034
$90046
$1,00045
$1,10054
$1,20049
$1,30038
$1,40041
$1,50036
$1,60032
$1,70019
$1,80032
$1,90014
$2,0004
$2,1007
$2,2007
$2,3003
$2,5001
$2,6002
$2,7005
$2,8001
$3,1001
$3,2001
$3,3001
$3,4002
$3,5001
$3,7001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,6001
$5,000+15

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $95 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,100$1,166
Feb$1,100$1,200
Mar$1,150$1,250
Apr$1,150$1,265
May$1,232$1,195
Jun$1,200$1,250
Jul$1,200$1,250
Aug$1,245$1,300
Sep$1,195$1,300
Oct$1,185$1,295
Nov$1,200$1,300
Dec$1,200No data

Market temperature

The Rockford, IL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Rockford, IL is 35% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Rockford, IL?

The average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,295.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Rockford, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Rockford, IL is $995 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is $950 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is $1,200 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is $1,650 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Rockford, IL is $2,867 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Rockford, IL?

Houses in Rockford, IL rent between $625 - $9,900 with an average rent of $1,295.

8. How has the rent in Rockford, IL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Rockford, IL increased by $95

9. How much has the rent in Rockford, IL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Rockford, IL decreased by $5

10. How many available rentals are there in Rockford, IL?

There are currently 383 rentals available in Rockford, IL.

11. How do rent prices in Rockford, IL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Rockford, IL is $1,295 — 35.22% lower the national average of $1,999.

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