Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Ridge Village Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (16 Rentals)

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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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1370 Getzelman Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370 Getzelman Dr

1370 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1680 Mark Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1680 Mark Ave

1680 Mark AveElgin, 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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1566 Mark Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1566 Mark Ave

1566 Mark AveElgin, 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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West Ridge Village, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Ridge Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Ridge Village 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 West Ridge Village apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio,1BA$1,175
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 601232 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Ridge Village, IL

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Ridge Village 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 West Ridge Village apartment is the 39 Surrey Model at 39 Surrey Dr starting at $1,175 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the West Ridge Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Ridge Village 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
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio ,1BA$1.88
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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West Ridge Village, Elgin, IL

Ranked #26

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

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