Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State 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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1350 Getzelman Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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114 N Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N Spring St

114 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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Gifford Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gifford Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gifford Park area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Fox River Townhomes priced from $988. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Gifford Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$988
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,185
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 711 sqft1BR,1BA$1,405
333 Raymond St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gifford Park, IL

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gifford Park area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Princeton West Townhomes in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Gifford Park apartment is the 520 Lawrence Ave Model at 520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor starting at $1,530 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Grant Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gifford Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Princeton West TownhomesFour Bedroom4BR,5BA$1.31
520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor520 Lawrence Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
WC Kimball2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
333 Raymond St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
438 Villa St, Unit 1438 Villa St4BR,2BA$2.11
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$1.02
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath443 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.66
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.08
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.76
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gifford Park, Elgin, IL

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Gifford Park, Elgin, and the greater Chicago area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Gifford Park Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gifford Park Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gifford Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gifford Park Apartment is $1,185 at River's Landing Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gifford Park is starting from $1,695 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Gifford Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gifford Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox River Townhomes and starts from $988.

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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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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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