
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $750 (37 Rentals)
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251-255 Villa St

River's Landing Apartments

253 S Channing St

Fox River Crossing

608-610 Cooper Ave

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Royal Ridge Apartments

119 Tennyson Ct
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1450 Wing St, Unit 6B

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Fox River Townhomes

River West Commons

1350 Getzelman Dr

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114 N Spring St

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278 Douglas Ave

1450 Getzelman Dr

1450 Getzelman Dr, Unit 2E

1335 Abbott Dr, Unit 3

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Westwind Tower

333 Raymond St

1143 Bayside Rd

1149 Bayside Rd

1116 Candlewood Rd

82 Northshore Rd

WC Kimball

Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St
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1116 Lake Terrace Rd
Gifford Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gifford Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Park Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $1,025 | $1,500 |
| Gifford Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $962 | $1,700 |
| Gifford Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $1,156 | $2,800 |
| Gifford Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,334 | $3,100 |
| Gifford Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,482 | $3,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Gifford Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gifford Park area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at River's Landing Apartments priced from $1,235. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Gifford Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,235 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,395 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR, 1BA | $1,550 |
| Westwind Tower | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $1,597 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $1,625 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL
As of September 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gifford Park area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the Southeast Elgin Cook neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Gifford Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft Model at River's Landing Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting at $1,450 with a $1.87 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gifford Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR, 2.5BA | $2.00 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR, 1BA | $1.87 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR, 1BA | $2.14 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 1BR, 1BA | $2.27 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2.79 |
| Westwind Tower | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $3.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gifford Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gifford Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gifford Park is under $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gifford Park?
The cheapest apartment in Gifford Park is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Gifford Park costs $1,697.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gifford Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Gifford Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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