
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elburn, IL from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Haven St. Charles

Aurora Heights

Lorlyn of Batavia

Leland Tower Apartments

Colony West Apartments

Fairhaven Village Apartments

Butterfield Trails Apartments

St. Charles Place Apartments
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Courtyards Village West

Arbor West Apartments

ReNew Aurora

Pepper Valley Apartments

River Oaks

Fox Run Apartments

Green Meadows Apartments

Reserve at Village Center

The Township at St. Charles
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The Crossings at St. Charles

The Village at Mill Creek

Springs At South Elgin

The View Apartments St Charles

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Timber Creek

Ascend St. Charles

Springs at St Charles

Reserve at Prairie Centre

Authentix South Elgin
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Seasons at North Aurora

Orchard Village

Prairie Pointe Apartments

The Apartments at Kirkland Crossing

Seasons at Elgin

Residence at Mill Creek

Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park

Sage Crest Apartments

Village West Apartments
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2019 Oak St

827 E Wilson St

50W 353 Old State Rd

1420 S 14th St

Firethorne

208 Dee Rd

8 N Harrison St

Ashford at Geneva

45 Spuhler Dr
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314-316 W Main St
Elburn, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elburn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elburn Studio Apartments | $1,673 | $1,075 | $1,889 |
| Elburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,034 | $3,615 |
| Elburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,245 | $4,297 |
| Elburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $1,775 | $4,604 |
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Cheapest Available Elburn Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elburn, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairhaven Village Apartments in the East Side Aurora neighborhood priced from $1,175. Leland Tower Apartments in the West Side Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elburn apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Benton | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Haven St. Charles | A2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| ReNew Aurora | Ashford | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
| River Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Green Meadows Apartments | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,611 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elburn, IL and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elburn area is the $1.96 price per square foot Inverness Model at Randall Highlands in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,862. The second greatest value Elburn apartment is the Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling Model at Pepper Valley Apartments starting at $1,825 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elburn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Highlands | Inverness | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.96 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Village at Mill Creek | Oakleaf | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Seasons at North Aurora | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Crossings at St. Charles | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Prairie Pointe Apartments | 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Orchard Village | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Fairhaven Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Haven St. Charles | A2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elburn Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elburn?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elburn is at The Township at St. Charles listed at $1,595.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elburn Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elburn Apartment is $1,175 at Fairhaven Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elburn Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elburn is starting from $1,500 at Fairhaven Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Elburn Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elburn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Township at St. Charles and starts from $2,250.
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