Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Edgewater Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $850 (20 Rentals)

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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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1459 Meyer St
Studio Apartments

1459 Meyer St

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

Part of PID: 9813701

34 Surrey DrElgin, 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 West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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39 Surrey Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

39 Surrey Dr

51 Surrey 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
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Fox Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Ridge Apartments

643 Dean DrSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Edgewater, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Edgewater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Edgewater area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments priced from $1,400. Authentix South Elgin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,547. Here are the most affordable Edgewater apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon OverlookStudio,1BA$1,547
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Grand Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,762
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$1,793
Seasons at Elgin1A1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Edgewater, IL

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Edgewater area is the $2.34 price per square foot The Linden Model at Panton Mill Station in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $1,793. The second greatest value Edgewater apartment is the 1 BR Designer Courtyard Model at Springs At South Elgin starting at $1,842 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Edgewater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$2.34
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Designer Courtyard1BR,1BA$2.42
Seasons at Elgin1B1BR,1BA$2.64
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon CourtyardStudio ,1BA$3.53
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Edgewater Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Edgewater?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Edgewater is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Edgewater Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Edgewater Apartment is $1,598 at Authentix South Elgin.

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

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

What is the most affordable Edgewater Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Edgewater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs At South Elgin and starts from $2,539.

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