
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elburn, IL from $600 (42 Rentals)
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Lorlyn of Batavia

Aurora Heights

Leland Tower Apartments

Fairhaven Village Apartments

Butterfield Trails Apartments

St. Charles Place Apartments

Courtyards Village West
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ReNew Aurora

Arbor West Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

Pepper Valley Apartments

Haven St. Charles

Reserve at Village Center

The Township at St. Charles

Prairie Pointe Apartments
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Green Meadows Apartments

The Village at Mill Creek

Reserve at Prairie Centre

Springs at St Charles

Seasons at Elgin

Seasons at North Aurora

Authentix South Elgin

The Apartments at Kirkland Crossing
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Springs At South Elgin

The View Apartments St Charles

The Crossings at St. Charles

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Timber Creek

Residence at Mill Creek

Ascend St. Charles

Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park

Sage Crest Apartments
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Village West Apartments

Colony West Apartments

159 N 4th St

1750 N Marywood Ave

115 S Commonwealth Ave

Firethorne

608 N Washington Ave

371 Cedar St
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16 Riverview St

1340 Brook 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 | $1,678 | $1,075 | $2,911 |
| Elburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,075 | $3,516 |
| Elburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,245 | $4,369 |
| Elburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $1,775 | $4,895 |
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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. Aurora Heights in the East Side Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. 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 |
| Aurora Heights | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Fox Run Apartments | Shelby | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Green Meadows Apartments | Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Reserve at Prairie Centre | Aster | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Seasons at North Aurora | A | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elburn, IL and Nearby
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elburn area is the $1.93 price per square foot B1 Model at Randall Highlands in the in the Batavia Historic District neighborhood starting from $2,653. The second greatest value Elburn apartment is the Sunflower Model at Reserve at Village Center starting at $2,430 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor 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 | B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
| Reserve at Village Center | Sunflower | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| The Village at Mill Creek | Ginkgo | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Pepper Valley Apartments | Herrington - 2Bd/2Ba-Vaulted Ceiling | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| ReNew Aurora | Beverly | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Haven St. Charles | A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Township at St. Charles | Adele | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
| Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Fairhaven Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Aurora Heights | 1 bedroom | 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 $1,550.
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 Green Meadows Apartments and starts from $2,400.
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