Cheap Homes for Rent in the Century Oaks Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at 1254-1256 Robinwood Drive priced from $1,500. Wing Park Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Century Oaks apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1254-1256 Robinwood Drive1254-1256 Robinwood Drive - 1254-...2BR,1BA$1,500
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,550
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Century Oaks, IL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Century Oaks 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 apartment is the B4- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes starting at $2,361 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Sandy Creek Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Century Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$1.99
1254-1256 Robinwood Drive1254-1256 Robinwood Drive - 1254-...2BR,1BA$1.36
Villages At CanterfieldHolly2BR,1BA$2.23
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #4 - 1 bed 1 bath443 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$2.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Century Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Century Oaks?

There are currently 119 Apartments for Rent in Century Oaks, IL with pricing that ranges from $826 to $6,000. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Century Oaks ranging from $1,400 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Century Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Century Oaks ranges from $1,400 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,181.

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