Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Creek Southwest Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (36 Rentals)

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River West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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1698 Alison Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1698 Alison Dr

1698 Alison DrElgin, IL 60123
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61 N Aldine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61 N Aldine Ave

61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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1596 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1596 Mark Ave

1596 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1862 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1862 Mark Ave

1862 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1566 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1566 Mark Ave

1566 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1680 Mark Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1680 Mark Ave

1680 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123

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520 Walnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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411 Hamilton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Hamilton Ave

411 Hamilton AveElgin, IL 60123
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1370 Getzelman Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370 Getzelman Dr

1370 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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Part of PID: 9813701
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Part of PID: 9813701

34 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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33 Lynch St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Lynch St

33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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389 Crystal St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

389 Crystal St

389 N Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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313 Kathleen Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

313 Kathleen Dr

313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123
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1529 Meyer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1529 Meyer St

1529 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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1616 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1616 Mark Ave

1616 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1874 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1874 Mark Ave

1874 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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6 S Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6 S Union St

6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123

Valley Creek Southwest, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valley Creek Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Valley Creek Southwest area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments priced from $1,125. 39 Surrey Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Valley Creek Southwest apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio,1BA$1,175
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 601232 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Creek Southwest, IL

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley Creek Southwest 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 Valley Creek Southwest apartment is the 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square starting at $1,900 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley Creek Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 601232 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio ,1BA$1.88
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Valley Creek Southwest, Elgin, IL

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northwest Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Valley Creek Southwest Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Valley Creek Southwest Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Creek Southwest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Valley Creek Southwest Apartment is $1,655 at The Villages at Canterfield.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Valley Creek Southwest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Valley Creek Southwest is starting from $1,924 at The Villages at Canterfield.

What is the most affordable Valley Creek Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Valley Creek Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages at Canterfield and starts from $2,750.

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