Apartments for Rent in the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (160 Rentals)

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property at 1450 Plymouth Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1450 Plymouth Ln, Unit #214

1450 Plymouth Ln
ElginIL60123

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property at 1450 Wing St

$1,870

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$1,870

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$1,870

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1450 Wing St, Unit 6B

1450 Wing St
ElginIL60123
property at 119 Tennyson Ct

$1,400 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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119 Tennyson Ct

ElginIL60120

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property at 645 Slade Ave

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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645 Slade Ave

ElginIL60120
property at 67 N Aldine St

$1,295

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$1,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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67 N Aldine St, Unit 5

67 N Aldine St
ElginIL60123
property at 920 Fairfax Ct

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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920 Fairfax Ct

ElginIL60120

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property at 1335 Abbott Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1335 Abbott Dr, Unit 3

1335 Abbott Dr
ElginIL60123
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278 Douglas Ave
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278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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Tyler Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyler Towers

1450 Plymouth LnElgin, IL 60123
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25 N Gifford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 N Gifford St

25 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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10 N Gifford St
4 Bedroom Apartments

10 N Gifford St

10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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60 N Channing St
2 Bedroom Apartments

60 N Channing St

60 N Channing StElgin, IL 60120

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Gifford Park, Elgin, IL

Ranked #8

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois, including Elgin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? this section of town has emerged as providing top-rated access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Gifford Park is now ranked as one of the best-regarded luxury communities in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, proximity to great shopping areas, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is known as one of our favorite neighborhoods for renters with pets, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gifford Park

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Gifford Park area of Elgin, IL?

As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 160 available Gifford Park apartments priced from $850 to $3,400, with an average monthly rent of $1,721.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Gifford Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Gifford Park ranges from $962 to $1,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,515.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Gifford Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Gifford Park range from $1,156 to $2,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,849.

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