1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (24 Rentals)

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17 S Channing St

ElginIL60120
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Regency Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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WC Kimball
1 Bedroom Apartments

WC Kimball

96 N Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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70 S Chapel St
1 Bedroom Apartments

70 S Chapel St

70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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25 N Gifford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

25 N Gifford St

25 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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The Everett
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Everett

379 Du Page StElgin, IL 60120
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364 E Chicago St
1 Bedroom Apartments

364 E Chicago St

364 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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255 N Spring St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255 N Spring St

255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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350 E Chicago St
1 Bedroom Apartments

350 E Chicago St

350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120

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Center City Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Apartments

156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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256 Michigan St
1 Bedroom Apartments

256 Michigan St

256 Michigan StElgin, IL 60120
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314 E Chicago St
1 Bedroom Apartments

314 E Chicago St

314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Downtown Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath729 Sq Ft$1,900

Cheapest Available Downtown Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath$1,900

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Elgin, Elgin, IL

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Elgin Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

Written by: Nicole Harms

I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.