
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gifford Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (14 Rentals)
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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 |
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Gifford Park Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $1,025 | $1,225 |
Gifford Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $826 | $1,900 |
Gifford Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,765 | $967 | $2,800 |
Gifford Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
Gifford Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,526 | $2,275 | $7,532 |
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There are currently 14 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $988 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 711 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
333 Raymond St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Princeton West Townhomes | Four Bedroom | 4BR,5BA | $1.31 |
520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor | 520 Lawrence Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
WC Kimball | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
333 Raymond St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
438 Villa St, Unit 1 | 438 Villa St | 4BR,2BA | $2.11 |
Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath | 443 Jefferson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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