Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL (40 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Elgin that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Hunter Ridge Apartments

Blackhawk Apartment Homes

Seasons at Elgin

Fox River Crossing

Highland Springs

Wing Park Residence

39 Surrey Dr

River's Landing Apartments

Squire Village Apartments
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420 Prospect Blvd

856 Carnoustie Ct

671 Dover Dr

River West Commons

1289 Abbott Dr

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Burnham Manor - 62 & Over

Westwind Tower

Springs At South Elgin

The Villages at Canterfield

Panton Mill Station

Reserve Randall Road

1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes
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853 E Main St

1443 Laurel Oaks Dr

29 Magnolia Dr

Spring Hill Senior Residences

811 Main St Apartments
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Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elgin Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,942 | $1,025 | $6,000 |
Elgin Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $826 | $2,690 |
Elgin Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $967 | $3,275 |
Elgin Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
Elgin Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,100 | $3,800 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Elgin, IL
There are currently 59 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Elgin, IL area. Here is today’s list of the top 1 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Elgin Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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Grant School Park | 4/4 | 31 | $2,675 |
Pet Friendliest Elgin Apartments for Rent
The Elgin Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Fox River Crossing in the Grant School Park neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.2 of 4. Watermark at The Grove in the Northwest Elgin neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.2 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Elgin apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Fox River Crossing | 3.2/4 | Grant School Park | $826 |
Watermark at The Grove | 3.2/4 | Northwest Elgin | $1,895 |
Hunter Ridge Apartments | 3/4 | Century Oaks | $1,230 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Elgin, IL
The lowest priced Elgin apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at Royal Ridge Apartments in the West Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second cheapest Elgin Pet Friendly apartment is the 39 Surrey Model at 39 Surrey Dr, which is a Studio starting at $1,175 in the West Ridge Village neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Elgin apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | $1,125 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | $1,175 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | $1,310 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | $1,655 |
Panton Mill Station | The Beech | $1,864 |
Watermark at The Grove | 1.1S | $1,895 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | $1,900 |
Springs At South Elgin | 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage | $2,613 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Elgin, IL
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Elgin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Elgin?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Elgin is at Fox River Crossing listed at $826.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Elgin is $1,872.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 1,671 square feet unit starting from $1,775 at Seasons at Elgin.
What is the average size for Elgin Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Elgin is currently at 753 sq ft.
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