
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Century Oaks West Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (36 Rentals)
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Fountain Square

Wing Park Residence

Fox River Crossing

Highland Springs

39 Surrey Dr

620 W Highland Ave

61 N Aldine Ave

1862 Mark Ave
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280 Douglas Ave

327 McClure Ave

1566 Mark Ave

1680 Mark Ave

Part of PID: 9813701

411 Hamilton Ave

33 Lynch St

1254-1256 Robinwood Dr

300-360 N Airlite St
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1520 Todd Farm Dr

1874 Mark Ave

120-122 N Spring St

River West Commons

1289 Abbott Dr

Elgin Tower Lofts

WC Kimball

1596 Mark Ave

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1370 Getzelman Dr

389 Crystal St

1616 Mark Ave

The Villages at Canterfield

Total Monthly Price
1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes

546 Eichler Dr

753 Strom Dr

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729 Strom Dr
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Century Oaks West, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Century Oaks West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Oaks West Studio Apartments | $3,884 | $1,496 | $6,000 |
| Century Oaks West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $826 | $2,909 |
| Century Oaks West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $967 | $3,513 |
| Century Oaks West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $2,150 | $3,657 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Century Oaks West Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Century Oaks West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Century Oaks West area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wing Park Residence priced from $1,550. 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,883. Here are the most affordable Century Oaks West apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | A1- Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1,883 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Century Oaks West, IL
As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Century Oaks West area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Century Oaks West apartment is the A1- Lower Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes starting at $1,883 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Sandy Creek Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Century Oaks West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | A1- Lower | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Century Oaks West Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Century Oaks West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Century Oaks West Apartment is $1,550 at Wing Park Residence.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Century Oaks West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Century Oaks West is starting from $1,750 at Wing Park Residence.
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