Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Park McIntosh Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (25 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, 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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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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389 Crystal St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

389 Crystal St

389 N Crystal 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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1370 Getzelman Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1370 Getzelman Dr

1370 Getzelman 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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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 River's Landing Apartments priced from $1,025. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable College Park McIntosh apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's Landing ApartmentsStudio Unit - 440 sq ftStudio,1BA$1,025
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio,1BA$1,175
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$1,824
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 601232 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park McIntosh, IL

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park McIntosh area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at 1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 in the in the West Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value College Park McIntosh apartment is the The Linden Model at Panton Mill Station starting at $1,839 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Valley View 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.
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 601232 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$2.40
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio ,1BA$1.88
River's Landing ApartmentsStudio Unit - 440 sq ftStudio ,1BA$1.78
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Park Mcintosh, Elgin, IL

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Elgin, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the College Park McIntosh Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park McIntosh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Park McIntosh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Park McIntosh is at River's Landing Apartments listed at $1,025.

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