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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 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 $1,310. Here are the most affordable Gifford Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,310
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL

As of April 14, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
879 Jefferson Ave, Unit 1879 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft1BR,1BA$2.18
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gifford Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Gifford Park?

There are currently 132 Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL with pricing that ranges from $826 to $3,500. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gifford Park ranging from $1,250 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gifford Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gifford Park ranges from $1,250 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,980.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.