Rent in Rockford, IL
Across Rockford's 13 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,098 a month, with figures from $840–$1,294. The highest typical rent is in 61114 ($1,294) and the lowest in 61102 ($840). 8 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 5 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Winnebago County pay about 2.39% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $816 | $758–$1,369 | 13 |
| 1 bed | $841 | $523–$1,206 | 13 |
| 2 beds | $1,098 | $840–$1,294 | 13 |
| 3 beds | $1,229 | $1,031–$1,542 | 13 |
| 4 beds | $1,578 | $993–$1,687 | 13 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Rockford ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Rockford, IL?
- About $1,098 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $840–$1,294. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Rockford, IL?
- About $841 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $523–$1,206. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Rockford, IL?
- About $1,229 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $1,031–$1,542. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Rockford, IL?
- About $816 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $758–$1,369. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Rockford, IL?
- About $1,578 a month: the median of the typical rents in 13 ZIP codes, which range from $993–$1,687. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Rockford ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 61114 has the highest typical rent at $1,294 a month, and 61102 the lowest at $840.
- What is the property tax rate in Rockford, IL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Winnebago County pay a typical 2.39% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Rockford rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).