Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewater Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (6 Rentals)
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Edgewater, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Edgewater?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Edgewater Studio Apartments | $1,499 | $999 | $1,893 |
Edgewater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $826 | $2,039 |
Edgewater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $967 | $3,100 |
Edgewater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $2,150 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Edgewater Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Edgewater Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewater area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fox River Crossing priced from $826. River's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Edgewater apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fox River Crossing | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
River's Landing Apartments | Studio Unit - 440 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewater, IL
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Edgewater area is the $2.32 price per square foot 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square in the in the West Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Edgewater apartment is the Studio Grand Overlook Model at Springs At South Elgin starting at $1,630 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewater apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Springs At South Elgin | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
Fox River Crossing | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
River's Landing Apartments | Studio Unit - 440 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewater Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Edgewater?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Edgewater is at River's Landing Apartments listed at $999.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Edgewater Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Edgewater Apartment is $826 at Fox River Crossing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Edgewater Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Edgewater is starting from $967 at Fox River Crossing.
What is the most affordable Edgewater Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Edgewater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs At South Elgin and starts from $2,688.
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