3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL (42 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
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Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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132 S State St
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132 S State St

132 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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52 Surrey Dr
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52 Surrey Dr

52 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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33 Lynch St
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33 Lynch St

33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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363 Prairie St
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363 Prairie St

363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120

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729 Morgan St
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729 Morgan St

729 Morgan StElgin, IL 60123
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1212 Larkin Ave
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1212 Larkin Ave

1212 Larkin AveElgin, IL 60123
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1554 Mark Ave
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1554 Mark Ave

1554 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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85 S Crystal St
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85 S Crystal St

85 S Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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288-290 Villa St
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288-290 Villa St

288-290 Villa StElgin, IL 60120
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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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500 Wilcox Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

500 Wilcox Ave

500 Wilcox AveElgin, IL 60123
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59 S Grove Ave
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59 S Grove Ave

59 S Grove AveElgin, IL 60120

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Elgin, IL Local Guide

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Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 19, 2025

There are currently 13 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in Elgin, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $1,600 to $3,556. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Elgin with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Grant School Park13$2,550$1,600

Largest Available Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IL is found at Princeton West Townhomes in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood and is 2,500 square feet priced from $3,050. Fountain Square in the Southeast Elgin Cook neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,919 square feet and currently listed start at $3,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Princeton West TownhomesEnd Unit2,500 Sq Ft$3,050
Fountain Square3 Bed/3 Bath1,919 Sq Ft$3,300
Reserve Randall RoadOak Hill1,671 Sq Ft$3,009
Seasons at Elgin3A1,524 Sq Ft$3,095
Springs At South Elgin3 BR Grand Overlook1,430 Sq Ft$2,601
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesC2- Upper1,430 Sq Ft$2,506
The Villages at CanterfieldDA1,389 Sq Ft$2,425

Cheapest Available Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IL is the D Model starting from $2,305 at The Villages at Canterfield in the Willow Lakes Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Elgin 3 Bedroom is the C2- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes starting at $2,506 in the Sandy Creek Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Elgin is currently $2,642. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Villages at CanterfieldD$2,305
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesC2- Upper$2,506
Springs At South Elgin3 BR Grand Overlook$2,601
Princeton West TownhomesMiddle Unit$2,900
Reserve Randall RoadKingston$2,935
Seasons at Elgin3A$3,095
Fountain Square3 Bed/2 Bath$3,100

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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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Getting Around Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elgin with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Elgin is at The Villages at Canterfield listed at $2,305.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Elgin Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is $2,642.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 2,500 square feet unit starting from $3,050 at Princeton West Townhomes.

What is the average size for Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Elgin is currently 1,837 sq ft.

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