Rockford, IL Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,227
1-year change
+7.3%
$84/mo
5-year change
+48.0%
$398/mo
10-year change
+93.5%
$593/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Rockford
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $611/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $620/mo | +1.5% | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $642/mo | +3.5% | +5.1% |
| 2018 | $664/mo | +3.4% | +8.7% |
| 2019 | $695/mo | +4.7% | +13.7% |
| 2020 | $731/mo | +5.2% | +19.6% |
| 2021 | $813/mo | +11.2% | +33.1% |
| 2022 | $887/mo | +9.1% | +45.2% |
| 2023 | $949/mo | +7.0% | +55.3% |
| 2024 | $1,021/mo | +7.6% | +67.1% |
| 2025 | $1,114/mo | +9.1% | +82.3% |
| 2026 | $1,193/mo | +7.1% | +95.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Rockford changed since 2015?
Median rent in Rockford, IL was $594 in 2015-01 and is $1,227 as of 2026-09 — a change of $633 per month over 11 years.
How much has Rockford rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Rockford, IL has changed +48.0% ($398 per month). The current median is $1,227.
What has rent in Rockford done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rockford, IL has changed +93.5% ($593 per month). It is now $1,227.
Is rent in Rockford going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Rockford, IL has increased +7.3% ($84/mo). Current median: $1,227.