
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (31 Rentals)


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Downtown Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $1,025 | $1,175 |
Downtown Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $826 | $2,666 |
Downtown Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $967 | $3,253 |
Downtown Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,855 | $3,631 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Largest Available Downtown Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Elgin area of Chicago, IL is found at Blackhawk Apartment Homes and is listed at 826 square feet priced from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 826 sqft | 826 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 761 Sq Ft | $1,655 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 729 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Westwind Tower | STUDIO | 342 Sq Ft | $1,064 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Elgin of Chicago, IL is the STUDIO Model starting from $1,064 at Westwind Tower. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Elgin is currently $1,624. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Westwind Tower | STUDIO | $1,064 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | $1,340 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | $1,655 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | $1,900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Elgin, Elgin, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Elgin, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Elgin Neighborhood in Elgin, IL
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Elgin Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Elgin is $1,624.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Elgin is a 826 square feet unit starting from $1,575 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.
What is the average size for Downtown Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Elgin is currently 525 sq ft.
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