Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Park McIntosh Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (28 Rentals)

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1459 Meyer St
Studio Apartments

1459 Meyer St

1459 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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1698 Alison Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1698 Alison Dr

1698 Alison DrElgin, IL 60123

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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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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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411 Hamilton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Hamilton Ave

411 Hamilton AveElgin, IL 60123
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327 McClure Ave
Studio Apartments

327 McClure Ave

327 McClure 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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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 West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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Burnham Manor - 62 & Over
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Manor - 62 & Over

1350 Fleetwood DrElgin, IL 60123
Senior Living
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389 Crystal St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

389 Crystal St

389 N Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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1370 Getzelman Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370 Getzelman Dr

1370 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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Fox Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Ridge Apartments

643 Dean DrSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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College Park McIntosh, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Park McIntosh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Park McIntosh area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 39 Surrey Dr priced from $1,100. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable College Park McIntosh apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
39 Surrey Dr39 Surrey DriveStudio,1BA$1,100
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,550
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$1,864

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park McIntosh, IL

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Park McIntosh area is the $2.21 price per square foot The Beech Model at Panton Mill Station in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $1,864. The second greatest value College Park McIntosh apartment is the 1320 Getzelman Dr Model at 1320 Getzelman Dr, Unit 3 starting at $1,500 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the West Ridge Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Park McIntosh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$2.21
1320 Getzelman Dr, Unit 31320 Getzelman Dr2BR,1BA$2.00
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$2.14
39 Surrey Dr39 Surrey DriveStudio ,1BA$1.69
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park McIntosh Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Park McIntosh Apartment is $1,350 at Royal Ridge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Park McIntosh is starting from $1,750 at Wing Park Residence.

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