Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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River West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1350 Getzelman Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms

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1289 Abbott Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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Gifford Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gifford Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gifford Park area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwind Tower priced from $1,064. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Gifford Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwind TowerSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1,064
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,340
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gifford Park area is the $2.32 price per square foot 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Gifford Park apartment is the Two Bedroom - 817 sqft Model at Blackhawk Apartment Homes starting at $1,625 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gifford Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Blackhawk Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 817 sqft2BR,1BA$1.99
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25
Westwind TowerSTUDIO1BR,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gifford Park, Elgin, IL

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Elgin, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Gifford Park, Elgin, and the greater Chicago area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Gifford Park Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gifford Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gifford Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gifford Park Apartment is $1,064 at Westwind Tower.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gifford Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gifford Park is starting from $1,625 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Gifford Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gifford Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages at Canterfield and starts from $2,750.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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