1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL (131 Rentals)

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$1,260 - $1,605
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$1,156 - $2,893
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926 Congdon AveElgin, IL 60120
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441 Addison St, Unit Four
$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 15

441 Addison St, Unit Four

441 Addison StElgin, IL 60120
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278 Douglas Ave
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278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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Tyler Towers
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Tyler Towers

1450 Plymouth LnElgin, IL 60123
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515 Autumn Ct
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515 Autumn Ct

515 Autumn CtElgin, IL 60123
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1145 Royal Blvd
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1145 Royal Blvd

1145 Royal BlvdElgin, IL 60123
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6 S Union St
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6 S Union St

6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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313 Kathleen Dr
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313 Kathleen Dr

313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123

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256 Michigan St
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256 Michigan St

256 Michigan StElgin, IL 60120
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1670 Mulberry Ln
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1670 Mulberry Ln

1670 Mulberry LnElgin, IL 60123
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1560 Mark Ave
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1560 Mark Ave

1560 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1566 Mark Ave
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1566 Mark Ave

1566 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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364 E Chicago St
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364 E Chicago St

364 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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520 Walnut Ave
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520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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821 Bode Rd
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821 Bode Rd

821 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1862 Mark Ave
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1862 Mark Ave

1862 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123

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350 E Chicago St
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350 E Chicago St

350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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841 Bode Rd
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841 Bode Rd

841 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1836 Mark Ave
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1836 Mark Ave

1836 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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280 Douglas Ave
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280 Douglas Ave

280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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255 N Spring St
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255 N Spring St

255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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61 N Aldine Ave
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61 N Aldine Ave

61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123

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169-71 Ann St
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169-71 Ann St

169-71 Ann StElgin, IL 60120
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269 Hill Ave
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269 Hill Ave

269 Hill AveElgin, IL 60120
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1114 Ash Dr
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1114 Ash Dr

1114 Ash DrElgin, IL 60120

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Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 22, 2026

There are currently 12 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Elgin, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $826 to $2,516. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Elgin with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Grant School Park12$1,470$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. Reserve Randall Road in the Willoughby Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 903 square feet and currently listed start at $1,974. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Seasons at Elgin1G998 Sq Ft$2,195
Reserve Randall RoadPinehurst903 Sq Ft$1,974
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Designer Overlook857 Sq Ft$1,960
Panton Mill StationThe Beech845 Sq Ft$1,663
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 826 sqft826 Sq Ft$1,470
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA2- Lower816 Sq Ft$1,893
Wing Park Residencewp-1bl750 Sq Ft$1,550
Watermark at The Grove1.1E735 Sq Ft$2,065

Cheapest Available Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,305 at Royal Ridge Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood. The second most affordable Elgin 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom - 723 sqft Model at Blackhawk Apartment Homes starting at $1,400 in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elgin is currently $1,807. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom$1,305
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft$1,400
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs$1,500
Authentix South Elgin1 BR Retreat Overlook$1,640
Panton Mill StationThe Beech$1,663
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA1- Lower$1,782
Reserve Randall RoadTanglewood$1,855
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Grand Courtyard$1,900

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Elgin Overview

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 Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,305.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is $1,807.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 998 square feet unit starting from $2,195 at Seasons at Elgin.

What is the average size for Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elgin is currently 750 sq ft.

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