Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grant School Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (12 Rentals)

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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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Westwind Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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278 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120

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Grant School Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grant School Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grant School Park area of Elgin, 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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Grant School Park apartments for rent in Elgin, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,470
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,550
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grant School Park, IL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grant School Park area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Grant School Park apartment is the B4- Upper Model at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes starting at $2,361 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Sandy Creek Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grant School Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$1.99
Villages At CanterfieldHolly2BR,1BA$2.23
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #4 - 1 bed 1 bath443 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$2.14
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$2.04
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.83
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grant School Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grant School Park?

The cheapest apartment in Grant School Park is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Grant School Park costs $2,683.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grant School 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 1 regular apartments in Grant School Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grant School Park?

Cheap apartments in Grant School Park have an average cost of $170 which is $2,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grant School Park.

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