
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lords Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (43 Rentals)
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19-25 Walker Pl

700 Bode Rd

591 Hiawatha Dr

723-729 N Jefferson St

620 W Highland Ave

Old Oaks Estates

520 Walnut Ave

255 N Spring St
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280 Douglas Ave

733 Jefferson Ave

327 McClure Ave

70 S Chapel St

919 Jefferson Ave
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350 E Chicago St

6 S Union St

120-122 N Spring St

859 Jefferson Ave

363 Prairie St

River West Commons

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WC Kimball

Westwind Tower

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Buena Vista Towers

314 E Chicago St
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389 Crystal St

831 Bode Rd

1121 Birch Dr
Lords Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lords Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lords Park Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Lords Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $962 | $1,650 |
| Lords Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,156 | $2,800 |
| Lords Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,334 | $3,100 |
| Lords Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,482 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lords Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Lords Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lords Park area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at River's Landing Apartments priced from $1,235. Blackhawk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Lords 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 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lords Park, IL
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lords 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 Lords Park apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft Model at River's Landing Apartments starting at $1,235 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lords 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 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lords Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lords Park?
The cheapest apartment in Lords Park is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Lords Park costs $2,712.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lords 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 Lords Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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