Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (26 Rentals)

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Roseanne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Tower Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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314 E Chicago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

314 E Chicago St

314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Center City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Apartments

156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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70 S Chapel St
1 Bedroom Apartments

70 S Chapel St

70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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280 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 Douglas Ave

280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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10 N Gifford St
4 Bedroom Apartments

10 N Gifford St

10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120

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255 N Spring St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

255 N Spring St

255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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350 E Chicago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

350 E Chicago St

350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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363 Prairie St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

363 Prairie St

363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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831 Bode Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

831 Bode Rd

831 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1121 Birch Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1121 Birch Dr

1121 Birch DrElgin, IL 60120
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Southeast Elgin Cook, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Elgin Cook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Elgin Cook area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at River's Landing Apartments priced from $1,025. Blackhawk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable Southeast Elgin Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's Landing ApartmentsStudio Unit - 440 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,025
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,340
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$1,839
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Elgin Cook, IL

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Elgin Cook 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 Southeast Elgin Cook apartment is the Two Bedroom - 817 sqft Model at Blackhawk Apartment Homes starting at $1,600 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Elgin Cook 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$1.96
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$2.40
River's Landing ApartmentsStudio Unit - 440 sq ftStudio ,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Elgin Cook, Elgin, IL

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Southeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Elgin Cook Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Elgin Cook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Elgin Cook Apartment is $1,340 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Elgin Cook Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Elgin Cook is starting from $1,600 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

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