Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (17 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Elgin area of Elgin that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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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 | $1,663 | $826 | $2,666 |
Downtown Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $967 | $3,269 |
Downtown Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Elgin Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Elgin area of Chicago, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Fox River Crossing with prices starting from $826 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. Hunter Ridge Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,230. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Fox River Crossing | 3.6/4 | Grant School Park | $826 |
Hunter Ridge Apartments | 3.4/4 | Century Oaks | $1,230 |
Elgin Tower Lofts | 3.2/4 | Downtown Elgin | $1,550 |
Highland Springs | 3.2/4 | Northwest Elgin | $1,550 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Elgin
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Elgin of Downtown Elgin is the Studio Model at Royal Ridge Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,125. The second cheapest Downtown Elgin Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom - 598 sqft 1 Bed unit at Blackhawk Apartment Homes starting at $1,300. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Elgin apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | $1,125 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | $1,300 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | $1,655 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | $1,900 |
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 | 2 bed/2 bath | $2,100 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Elgin, Elgin, IL
Ranked #3
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 Pet Friendly Downtown Elgin Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Elgin is $1,778.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Elgin is a 1,573 square feet unit starting from $1,141 at Squire Village Apartments.
What is the average size for Downtown Elgin Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Elgin is currently at 760 sq ft.
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