Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL from $700 (17 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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River West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1350 Getzelman Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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114 N Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N Spring St

114 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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Gardiner Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardiner Place Apartments

251 River Haven DrEast Dundee, IL 60118
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Elgin, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Elgin, IL

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Elgin, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Elgin Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Grant School Park$5,224$82641

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Fox River Townhomes in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood priced from $988. Royal Ridge Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$988
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,185
39 Surrey Dr39 Surrey2BR,1BA$1,400
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 711 sqft1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Princeton West Townhomes in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at WC Kimball starting at $1,895 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Grant Park neighborhood. 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.
Princeton West TownhomesFour Bedroom4BR,5BA$1.31
WC Kimball2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
333 Raymond St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
438 Villa St, Unit Unit 1438 Villa St4BR,2BA$1.82
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$1.02
39 Surrey Dr39 Surrey2BR,1BA$1.65
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$2.23
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.09
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.76

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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 Cheap Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elgin?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elgin is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,125.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elgin Apartment is $1,185 at River's Landing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elgin Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is starting from $1,400 at 39 Surrey Dr.

What is the most affordable Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox River Townhomes and starts from $988.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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