
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Century Oaks Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (77 Rentals)


Wing Park Residence

Fox River Crossing

Highland Springs

1860 W Highland Ave, Unit G-103, Unit G-103

520 Lawrence Ave

314 E Chicago St

214 Dupage St

517 E Chicago St

140 College St
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278 Douglas Ave

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52 Surrey Dr

1560 Mark Ave

515 Autumn Ct

25 N Gifford St

1874 Mark Ave

255 N Spring St

452-460 N Spring St

307-311 Dupage St
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280 Douglas Ave

6 S Union St

1578 Mark Ave

1862 Mark Ave

1254-1256 Robinwood Dr

224 Jefferson Ave

364 E Chicago St

169-71 Ann St

33 Lynch St

443 Jefferson Ave
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1400-10 Getzelman Dr

61 N Aldine Ave

350 E Chicago St

Part of PID: 9813701

510 Autumn Ct

1274 Getzelman Dr

70 S Chapel St

1390 Getzelman Dr

1566 Mark Ave

370 Algona Ave
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1836 Mark Ave

269 Hill Ave

1145 Royal Blvd

The Courtyard @ 40

The Greens of Elgin

10-12 S Geneva St

300-360 N Airlite St

300-304 Seneca St

1350 Getzelman Dr

1289 Abbott Dr
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Century Oaks, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Century Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Oaks Studio Apartments | $3,833 | $1,395 | $6,000 |
Century Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $826 | $2,552 |
| Century Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $967 | $3,412 |
| Century Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,980 | $3,556 |
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Largest Available Century Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | A2- Lower | 816 Sq Ft | $1,892 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bl | 750 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
Cheapest Available Century Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | $1,550 |
| 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | A2- Lower | $1,892 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Century Oaks Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Century Oaks Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Century Oaks is $1,631.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Century Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Century Oaks is a 816 square feet unit starting from $1,892 at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes.
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