
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

61 N Aldine Ave

1862 Mark Ave

620 W Highland Ave

1254-1256 Robinwood Drive
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411 Hamilton Ave

Part of PID: 9813701

33 Lynch St

280 Douglas Ave

327 McClure Ave

1566 Mark Ave

1680 Mark Ave

300-360 N Airlite St

1520 Todd Farm Dr
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1874 Mark Ave

120-122 N Spring St

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1289 Abbott Dr

39 Surrey Dr

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WC Kimball

1596 Mark Ave

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1370 Getzelman Dr

389 Crystal St

1616 Mark Ave

Villages At Canterfield

1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes

546 Eichler Dr

753 Strom Dr

Spring Hill Apartments

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 | $3,866 | $1,444 | $6,000 |
| Century Oaks West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,175 | $2,344 |
| Century Oaks West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,372 | $3,417 |
| Century Oaks West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $2,150 | $3,653 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Villages At Canterfield priced from $1,458. 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Century Oaks West apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villages At Canterfield | Holly | 2BR,1BA | $1,458 |
| 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive | 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive - 1254-... | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | B4- Upper | 2BR,2BA | $2,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Century Oaks West, IL
As of July 29, 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 B4- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes starting at $2,260 with a $1.91 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 | B4- Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive | 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive - 1254-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Villages At Canterfield | Laurel | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Century Oaks West Apartments
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 $1,458 at Villages At Canterfield.
What is the most affordable Century Oaks West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Century Oaks West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villages At Canterfield and starts from $2,500.
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