
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (13 Rentals)
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Gifford Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gifford Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gifford Park Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $1,025 | $1,175 |
Gifford Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $826 | $2,606 |
Gifford Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $967 | $3,100 |
Gifford Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Gifford Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gifford Park area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments priced from $1,125. Blackhawk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Gifford Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL
As of April 17, 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 879 Jefferson Ave Model at 879 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,200 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
879 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1 | 879 Jefferson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,300 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.
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.
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