Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL from $700(16 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
from $750Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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River West Commons Apartments
from $850Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

717 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1350 Getzelman Dr Apartments
from $8651 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr Apartments
from $9001 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
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Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Gardiner Place Apartments
from $8751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardiner Place Apartments

251 River Haven DrEast Dundee, IL 60118
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Elgin, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elgin, IL

Pricing Updated: 12/22/2024

Current apartment rentals in the Elgin, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elgin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Grant School Park$2,870$82613

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox River Crossing in the West Ridge Village neighborhood priced from $826. River's Landing Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox River CrossingStudio1BR,1BA$826
River's Landing ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Elgin Tower Lofts1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,280
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 711 sqft1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL

As of December 22, 2024 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $2.08 price per square foot The Sycamore Model at Panton Mill Station in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $2,211. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the B Model at The Villages at Canterfield starting at $1,924 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Panton Mill StationThe Sycamore2BR,2BA$2.08
The Villages at CanterfieldB2BR,1BA$1.89
39 Surrey Dr39 Surrey2BR,1BA$2.00
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Watermark at The Grove1.1A1BR,1BA$2.44
River's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.81
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 711 sqft1BR,1BA$2.04
Elgin Tower Lofts1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Fox River CrossingStudio1BR,1BA$1.33

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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.

Elgin, IL
Population: 111,683

Ranked #266

in US Census Population by City

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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 Cheap Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elgin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elgin is at River's Landing Apartments listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $826 at Fox River Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is starting from $967 at Fox River Crossing.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages at Canterfield and starts from $2,300.

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