
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL from $500 (10 Rentals)
Rental terms in Elgin as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Hunter Ridge Apartments
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Blackhawk Apartment Homes

Springs At South Elgin

The Villages at Canterfield

Panton Mill Station

Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du

1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes

50 Canterfield Pkwy W
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50 Canterfield Pkwy W
Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,942 | $1,025 | $6,000 |
Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $826 | $2,715 |
Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $967 | $3,275 |
Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,100 | $3,800 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Elgin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Elgin?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Elgin is at Hunter Ridge Apartments listed at $1,230.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Elgin is $2,785.
What is the largest Short-term Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 1,430 square feet unit starting from $1,702 at Springs At South Elgin.
What is the average size for Elgin Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Elgin is currently at 626 sq ft.
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