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Century Oaks, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Century Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Century Oaks area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Blackhawk Apartment Homes priced from $1,340. The Villages at Canterfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,655. Here are the most affordable Century Oaks apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,340
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655
Watermark at The Grove1.11BR,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Century Oaks, IL

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Century Oaks area is the $2.08 price per square foot 2x2 B2GU - Lower Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes in the in the Sandy Creek Estates neighborhood starting from $2,266. The second greatest value Century Oaks apartment is the 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square starting at $1,900 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Century Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes2x2 B2GU - Lower2BR,2BA$2.08
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Watermark at The Grove1.1A1BR,1BA$2.68
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft1BR,1BA$2.24
Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West DuFurnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du...Studio ,1BA$20.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Century Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Century Oaks?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in Century Oaks, IL with pricing that ranges from $826 to $6,000. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Century Oaks ranging from $1,250 to $2,902.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Century Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Century Oaks ranges from $1,250 to $2,902 with an average monthly rent of $1,878.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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