Apartments for Rent in the Near West Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (166 Rentals)

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278 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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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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Westwind Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State 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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85 S Crystal St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

85 S Crystal St

85 S Crystal 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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Regency Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State 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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Elgin Tower Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago StElgin, 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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River West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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Center City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Apartments

156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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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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114 N Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N Spring St

114 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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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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29 Crighton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

29 Crighton Ave

29 Crighton AveElgin, IL 60123
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363 Prairie St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

363 Prairie St

363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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256 Michigan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

256 Michigan St

256 Michigan StElgin, IL 60120
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325 E Chicago St
2 Bedroom Apartments

325 E Chicago St

325 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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314 E Chicago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

314 E Chicago St

314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Near West Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West Elgin, Elgin, IL

Ranked #17

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

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois and customized analysis for Chicago, Illinois. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Pet Friendly Rating

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

Getting Around the Near West Elgin Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Near West Elgin

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 $826 to $1,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,437.

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 $967 to $2,800. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,737.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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.