Rockford, IL Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,208
1-year change
+10.0%
$110/mo
5-year change
+46.4%
$383/mo
10-year change
+94.2%
$586/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Rockford

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$613/mo0.0%
2016$623/mo+1.6%+1.6%
2017$647/mo+3.9%+5.5%
2018$667/mo+3.1%+8.8%
2019$698/mo+4.6%+13.9%
2020$736/mo+5.4%+20.1%
2021$814/mo+10.6%+32.8%
2022$892/mo+9.6%+45.5%
2023$955/mo+7.1%+55.8%
2024$1,027/mo+7.5%+67.5%
2025$1,089/mo+6.0%+77.7%
2026$1,199/mo+10.1%+95.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Rockford changed since 2015?

Median rent in Rockford, IL was $597 in 2015-01 and is $1,208 as of 2026-06 — a change of $611 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 +46.4% ($383 per month). The current median is $1,208.

What has rent in Rockford done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rockford, IL has changed +94.2% ($586 per month). It is now $1,208.

Is rent in Rockford going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Rockford, IL has increased +10.0% ($110/mo). Current median: $1,208.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.