
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Near West Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (86 Rentals)


Blackhawk Apartment Homes

Fox River Crossing

Wing Park Residence

River's Landing Apartments

443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath

520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor
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Near West Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near West Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near West Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $1,025 | $1,225 |
Near West Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $826 | $1,900 |
Near West Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $967 | $2,800 |
Near West Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $1,600 | $2,800 |
Near West Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,783 | $2,275 | $7,532 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near West Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Largest Available Near West Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Near West Elgin area of Chicago, IL is found at Fountain Square and is listed at 729 square feet priced from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 729 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 700 sqft | 700 Sq Ft | $1,490 |
River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 675 Sq Ft | $1,185 |
Cheapest Available Near West Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Near West Elgin of Chicago, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft Model starting from $1,185 at River's Landing Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Near West Elgin is currently $1,433. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | $1,185 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 711 sqft | $1,405 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | $1,900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear West Elgin, Elgin, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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 1 Bedroom Near West Elgin Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Near West Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Near West Elgin is $1,433.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Near West Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Near West Elgin is a 729 square feet unit starting from $1,900 at Fountain Square.
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