Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elburn, IL from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Elburn, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elburn Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elburn, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments in the West Side Aurora neighborhood priced from $600. Fairhaven Village Apartments in the East Side Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,175
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
Green Meadows ApartmentsLuxury1BR,1BA$1,550
Orchard VillageElm1BR,1BA$1,628

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elburn, IL and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elburn area is the $1.85 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value Elburn apartment is the Nutmeg Model at The Village at Mill Creek starting at $2,345 with a $1.84 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.85
The Village at Mill CreekNutmeg2BR,2BA$1.84
Ashford at Geneva2B2BR,2BA$1.97
FirethornePremier2BR,2BA$1.85
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.71
St. Charles Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.89
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Orchard VillageElm1BR,1BA$2.05
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.88
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Getting Around Elburn, IL

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26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Reserve at Village Center listed at $1,655.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elburn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elburn Apartment is $600 at Sage Crest 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 $600 at Sage Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elburn Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elburn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sage Crest Apartments and starts from $600.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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