
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (49 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,413 | $1,025 | $1,695 |
Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,185 | $2,498 |
Southwest Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,400 | $3,100 |
Southwest Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Largest Available Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Elgin area of Chicago, IL is found at Springs At South Elgin and is listed at 857 square feet priced from $1,934. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Designer Overlook | 857 Sq Ft | $1,934 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 826 sqft | 826 Sq Ft | $1,570 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 729 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Westwind Tower | STUDIO | 342 Sq Ft | $1,064 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Elgin of Chicago, IL is the STUDIO Model starting from $1,064 at Westwind Tower. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Elgin is currently $1,728. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Westwind Tower | STUDIO | $1,064 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | $1,325 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | $1,900 |
Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Designer Overlook | $1,934 |
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Getting Around the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood in Elgin, IL
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Elgin is $1,728.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Elgin is a 857 square feet unit starting from $1,934 at Springs At South Elgin.
What is the average size for Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Elgin is currently 696 sq ft.
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