Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Green Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (23 Rentals)

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61 N Aldine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61 N Aldine Ave

61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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1698 Alison Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1698 Alison Dr

1698 Alison DrElgin, IL 60123
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1459 Meyer St
Studio Apartments

1459 Meyer St

1459 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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Part of PID: 9813701
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Part of PID: 9813701

34 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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1489 Meyer St
6 Bedroom Apartments

1489 Meyer St

1489 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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313 Kathleen Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

313 Kathleen Dr

313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123
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520 Walnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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1529 Meyer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1529 Meyer St

1529 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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6 S Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6 S Union St

6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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River Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Crossing

15-85 N Woodbury StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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401 Ann St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Ann St

401 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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College Green, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Green Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Green area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments priced from $1,125. Authentix South Elgin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,576. Here are the most affordable College Green apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Authentix South Elgin1 BR Horizon Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,576
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$1,667
Springs At South ElginStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,677
WC Kimball2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Green, IL

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Green area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at WC Kimball in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value College Green apartment is the The Beech Model at Panton Mill Station starting at $1,667 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Green apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WC Kimball2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$1.97
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Seasons at Elgin1C1BR,1BA$2.80
Authentix South Elgin1 BR Retreat Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.37
Springs At South ElginStudio Grand OverlookStudio ,1BA$2.69
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Green, Elgin, IL

Ranked #7

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the College Green Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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