Rockford, IL Rent History
139 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$1,204
1-year change
+8.6%
$95/mo
5-year change
+44.0%
$368/mo
10-year change
+91.1%
$574/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Rockford
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $613/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 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 $1,204 as of 2026-07 — a change of $607 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 +44.0% ($368 per month). The current median is $1,204.
What has rent in Rockford done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Rockford, IL has changed +91.1% ($574 per month). It is now $1,204.
Is rent in Rockford going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Rockford, IL has increased +8.6% ($95/mo). Current median: $1,204.