Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Green Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (21 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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520 Walnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, 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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6 S Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6 S Union St

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

1529 Meyer St

1529 Meyer 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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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 Authentix South Elgin priced from $1,464. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable College Green apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon OverlookStudio,1BA$1,464
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$1,750
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Grand Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,762
Seasons at Elgin1B1BR,1BA$1,955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Green, IL

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Green 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 College Green apartment is the 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs At South Elgin starting at $2,472 with a $2.33 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.
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Springs At South Elgin2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage2BR,2BA$2.33
Seasons at Elgin1C1BR,1BA$2.82
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$2.38
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.76
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Green Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Green?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Green is at Authentix South Elgin listed at $1,464.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Green Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Green Apartment is $1,595 at Authentix South Elgin.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Green Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Green is starting from $2,008 at Authentix South Elgin.

What is the most affordable College Green Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Green Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs At South Elgin and starts from $2,768.

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