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Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Southwest Elgin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elgin 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Southwest Elgin 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,350 | $1,800 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Southwest Elgin, IL
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Southwest Elgin, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Southwest Elgin Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Elgin, IL
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Elgin area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at 1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 in the in the West Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Southwest Elgin apartment is the The Accolade Model at Panton Mill Station starting at $1,966 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 | 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Accolade | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 39 Surrey Dr | 869 Jefferson | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Springs At South Elgin | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
| Westwind Tower | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Elgin?
There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Elgin, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $3,500. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Elgin ranging from $1,250 to $2,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Elgin?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Elgin ranges from $1,250 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,088.
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