Rental terms in Elgin as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Short-term Studio Apartments | $2,063 | $1,025 | $6,000 |
| Elgin Short-term 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $826 | $2,666 |
| Elgin Short-term 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $967 | $3,145 |
| Elgin Short-term 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
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Write a ReviewA 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.
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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Most errands require a car
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Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Elgin is at Hunter Ridge Apartments listed at $1,230.
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Elgin is $2,814.
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 1,430 square feet unit starting from $1,585 at Springs At South Elgin.
The average size for a Short-term rental in Elgin is currently at 606 sq ft.
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