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3 Times SqElgin, IL 60120
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443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #4 - 1 bed 1 bath
443 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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278 Douglas Ave
278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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1450 Plymouth LnElgin, IL 60123
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Crestwood of Elgin
45 Poplar Creek DrElgin, IL 60120
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515 Autumn Ct
515 Autumn CtElgin, IL 60123
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1145 Royal Blvd
1145 Royal BlvdElgin, IL 60123
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743 Jefferson Ave
743 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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6 S Union St
6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123
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256 Michigan St
256 Michigan StElgin, IL 60120
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1670 Mulberry Ln
1670 Mulberry LnElgin, IL 60123
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1560 Mark Ave
1560 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1566 Mark Ave
1566 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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364 E Chicago St
364 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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300-304 Seneca St
300-304 Seneca StElgin, IL 60120
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520 Walnut Ave
520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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538-540 Locust StElgin, IL 60123
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1862 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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10-12 S Geneva StElgin, IL 60120
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350 E Chicago St
350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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448-452 St. Charles St
448-452 St. Charles StElgin, IL 60120
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841 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1539-1541 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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1836 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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280 Douglas Ave
280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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255 N Spring St
255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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1390 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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169-71 Ann StElgin, IL 60120
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1274 Getzelman Dr
1274 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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269 Hill AveElgin, IL 60120
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919 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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859 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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1114 Ash DrElgin, IL 60120
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733 Jefferson Ave
733 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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307-311 Dupage St
307-311 Dupage StElgin, IL 60120
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52 Surrey Dr
52 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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33 Lynch St
33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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Elgin, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elgin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,814 | $1,025 | $4,379 |
Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $826 | $3,620 |
| Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $967 | $4,237 |
| Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $2,150 | $3,657 |
| Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,660 | $1,482 | $10,000+ |
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Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2026There are currently 5 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Elgin, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $826 to $3,055. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Elgin with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
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| Grant School Park | 5 | $1,550 | $826 |
Largest Available Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IL is found at Seasons at Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood and is 998 square feet priced from $2,195. Springs At South Elgin has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 857 square feet and currently listed start at $1,775. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elgin:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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| Seasons at Elgin | 1G | 998 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Designer Overlook | 857 Sq Ft | $1,775 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 845 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| Watermark at The Grove | 1.1A | 819 Sq Ft | $2,075 |
| Reserve Randall Road | Westchase | 785 Sq Ft | $2,086 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bl | 750 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 723 Sq Ft | $1,505 |
| Authentix South Elgin | 1 BR 1 Bath Retreat Courtyard | 712 Sq Ft | $1,753 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 675 Sq Ft | $1,235 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
Cheapest Available Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft Model starting from $1,235 at River's Landing Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. The second most affordable Elgin 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Royal Ridge Apartments starting at $1,350 in the Edgewater neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elgin is currently $1,876. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elgin:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | $1,235 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,350 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | $1,480 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | $1,550 |
| Authentix South Elgin | 1 BR 1 Bath Horizon Overlook | $1,659 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | $1,750 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | $1,770 |
| Watermark at The Grove | 1.1 | $1,899 |
| Seasons at Elgin | 1B | $1,945 |
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A charming city located to the northern end of Illinois, Elgin is an ideal destination well worthy of consideration. Less than forty miles from the epicenter of Chicago, Elgin is an ever-growing locale offering small town ideals melded flawlessly with big city opportunity.
Why live in Elgin, IL?
True to its motto 'The City in the Suburbs', Elgin rentals offer a winning mixture of convenience and that oh-so-important rural comfort. Ideal for families and working class singles alike, this growing Illinois city is big on education, blue collar ideals and heart. With an exciting downtown scene filled with restaurants, museums and plenty of shopping, Elgin might just be the city you've been searching for.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Elgin with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elgin is at River's Landing Apartments listed at $1,235.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is $1,876.
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Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 998 square feet unit starting from $2,195 at Seasons at Elgin.
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