
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Century Oaks Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (12 Rentals)
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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 |
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Century Oaks Studio Apartments | $2,741 | $1,050 | $6,000 |
Century Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $826 | $2,785 |
Century Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $967 | $3,275 |
Century Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,487 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Century Oaks Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Century Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Century Oaks area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 39 Surrey Dr priced from $1,175. Blackhawk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Century Oaks apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
Watermark at The Grove | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Century Oaks, IL
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Century Oaks area is the $1.93 price per square foot B4- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,289. The second greatest value Century Oaks apartment is the 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square starting at $1,900 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Century Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | B4- Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Watermark at The Grove | 1.1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du | Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du... | Studio ,1BA | $20.00 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Century Oaks Neighborhood in Elgin, IL
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Century Oaks Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Century Oaks?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Century Oaks is at 39 Surrey Dr listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Century Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Century Oaks Apartment is $1,330 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Century Oaks Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Century Oaks is starting from $1,550 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.
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