Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Creek Southwest Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Valley Creek Southwest area of Elgin.

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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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1350 Getzelman Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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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 River's Landing Apartments priced from $1,025. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Valley Creek Southwest apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's Landing ApartmentsStudio Unit - 440 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,025
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Creek Southwest, IL

As of May 04, 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
River's Landing ApartmentsStudio Unit - 440 sq ftStudio ,1BA$1.78
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Valley Creek Southwest, Elgin, IL

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Valley Creek Southwest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Valley Creek Southwest is at River's Landing Apartments listed at $1,025.

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.

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