1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL (121 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
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Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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1350 Getzelman Dr
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1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
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1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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River West Commons
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River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
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Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
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Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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1616 Mark Ave
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1616 Mark Ave

1616 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1596 Mark Ave
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1596 Mark Ave

1596 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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The Everett
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The Everett

379 Du Page StElgin, IL 60120
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1212 Larkin Ave
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1212 Larkin Ave

1212 Larkin AveElgin, IL 60123
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314 E Chicago St
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314 E Chicago St

314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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505 Autumn Ct
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505 Autumn Ct

505 Autumn CtElgin, IL 60123
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Hanover Landing
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Hanover Landing

711 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Tyler Towers
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Tyler Towers

1450 Plymouth LnElgin, IL 60123
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801 N McLean Blvd
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801 N McLean Blvd

801 N McLean BlvdElgin, IL 60123
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389 Crystal St
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389 Crystal St

389 N Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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Fox River Horizon I
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Fox River Horizon I

785 Fletcher DrElgin, IL 60123
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831 Bode Rd
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831 Bode Rd

831 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1370 Getzelman Dr
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1370 Getzelman Dr

1370 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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370 Algona Ave
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370 Algona Ave

370 Algona AveElgin, IL 60120
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1670 Mulberry Ln
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1670 Mulberry Ln

1670 Mulberry LnElgin, IL 60123
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655 Chippewa Dr
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655 Chippewa Dr

655 Chippewa DrElgin, IL 60120
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1136 Ash Dr
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1136 Ash Dr

1136 Ash DrElgin, IL 60120
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510 Autumn Ct
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510 Autumn Ct

510 Autumn CtElgin, IL 60123
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2183 Vernon Dr
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2183 Vernon Dr

2183 Vernon DrElgin, IL 60123
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1560 Mark Ave
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1560 Mark Ave

1560 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1566 Mark Ave
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1566 Mark Ave

1566 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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364 E Chicago St
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364 E Chicago St

364 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120

Elgin, IL Local Guide

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Largest Available Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IL is found at Springs At South Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood and is 857 square feet priced from $1,947. Blackhawk Apartment Homes in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 826 square feet and currently listed start at $1,585. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Designer Overlook857 Sq Ft$1,947
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 826 sqft826 Sq Ft$1,585
Watermark at The Grove1.1A819 Sq Ft$2,195
The Villages at CanterfieldA761 Sq Ft$1,655
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath729 Sq Ft$1,900
Westwind TowerSTUDIO342 Sq Ft$1,064

Cheapest Available Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IL is the STUDIO Model starting from $1,064 at Westwind Tower in the Southeast Elgin Cook neighborhood. The second most affordable Elgin 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom - 598 sqft Model at Blackhawk Apartment Homes starting at $1,350 in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elgin is currently $1,790. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Westwind TowerSTUDIO$1,064
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft$1,350
The Villages at CanterfieldA$1,655
Watermark at The Grove1.1$1,899
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath$1,900
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Designer Overlook$1,947

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Elgin Overview

A charming city located to the northern end of Illinois, Elgin is an ideal destination well worthy of consideration. Less than forty miles from the epicenter of Chicago, Elgin is an ever-growing locale offering small town ideals melded flawlessly with big city opportunity.

Why live in Elgin, IL?

True to its motto 'The City in the Suburbs', Elgin rentals offer a winning mixture of convenience and that oh-so-important rural comfort. Ideal for families and working class singles alike, this growing Illinois city is big on education, blue collar ideals and heart. With an exciting downtown scene filled with restaurants, museums and plenty of shopping, Elgin might just be the city you've been searching for.

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Getting Around Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elgin with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elgin is at Westwind Tower listed at $1,064.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is $1,790.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 857 square feet unit starting from $1,947 at Springs At South Elgin.

What is the average size for Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elgin is currently 777 sq ft.

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