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Elgin, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, IA is a Studio unit found at Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood priced from $675. The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
Le Chateau1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Meadow Ridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$775
1224-1282 W Mullan Ave3 BR/ 1 BA3BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IA and Nearby

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 BR/ 1 BA Model at 1224-1282 W Mullan Ave in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access starting at $380 with a $0.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1224-1282 W Mullan Ave3 BR/ 1 BA3BR,1BA$0.70
Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.35
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Lawler School Lofts2BR/1B2BR,1BA$1.06
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICCWild Grove Apartments2BR,1BA$1.09
Meadow Ridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.93
1150 Home Park Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
1637 Carriage Hill2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin

What type of rentals are currently available in Elgin?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IA with pricing that ranges from $380 to $2,500. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elgin ranging from $450 to $1,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elgin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elgin ranges from $450 to $1,500 with an average monthly rent of $866.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elgin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elgin range from $750 to $1,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $725 to $1,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $380.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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