Apartments for Rent in the Near West Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (181 Rentals)

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636 N Grove Ave, Unit 1
$1,570
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15

636 N Grove Ave, Unit 1

636 N Grove AveElgin, IL 60120
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property at 1450 Plymouth Ln

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1450 Plymouth Ln, Unit #214

1450 Plymouth Ln
ElginIL60123

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property at 119 Tennyson Ct

$1,400 - $1,500

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119 Tennyson Ct

ElginIL60120
property at 702 N Porter St

$1,895

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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702 N Porter St

ElginIL60120

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278 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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Tyler Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyler Towers

1450 Plymouth LnElgin, IL 60123
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96 S Crystal St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

96 S Crystal St

96 S Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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85 S Crystal St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

85 S Crystal St

85 S Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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132 S State St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 S State St

132 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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538-540 Locust St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

538-540 Locust St

538-540 Locust StElgin, IL 60123
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520 Walnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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33 Lynch St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Lynch St

33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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59 S Grove Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

59 S Grove Ave

59 S Grove AveElgin, IL 60120

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The Courtyard @ 40
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Courtyard @ 40

40 Du Page CtElgin, IL 60120
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6 S Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6 S Union St

6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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10-12 S Geneva St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

10-12 S Geneva St

10-12 S Geneva StElgin, IL 60120
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21 Crighton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Crighton Ave

21 Crighton AveElgin, IL 60123
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312 Fulton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 Fulton St

312 Fulton StElgin, IL 60120
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29 Crighton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

29 Crighton Ave

29 Crighton AveElgin, IL 60123
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70 S Chapel St
1 Bedroom Apartments

70 S Chapel St

70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120

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This area ranks as one of the finest submarkets for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Near West Elgin

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Near West Elgin area of Elgin, IL?

As of today, July 31, 2026, there are currently 181 available Near West Elgin apartments priced from $975 to $3,100, with an average monthly rent of $1,702.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Near West Elgin Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Near West Elgin ranges from $975 to $1,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,447.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Near West Elgin cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Near West Elgin range from $1,372 to $2,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,801.

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