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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elgin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,809 | $850 | $6,000 |
| Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $962 | $3,273 |
| Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,156 | $4,080 |
| Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,334 | $4,485 |
| Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,482 | $3,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elgin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elgin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elgin is under $1,762.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elgin?
The cheapest apartment in Elgin is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Elgin costs $2,174.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elgin?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Elgin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elgin?
Cheap apartments in Elgin have an average cost of $102 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elgin.
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