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Fox River Crossing
300 N State StElgin, IL 60123
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (11 Rentals)
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River's Landing Apartments
3 Times SqElgin, IL 60120
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Near West Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near West Elgin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near West Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,100 | $1,025 | $1,225 |
| Near West Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $826 | $1,900 |
| Near West Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $967 | $2,800 |
| Near West Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,600 | $2,800 |
| Near West Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,254 | $2,000 | $6,948 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near West Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Near West Elgin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Elgin area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments priced from $1,125. River's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Near West Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| WC Kimball | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Elgin, IL
As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Elgin area is the $1.58 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at WC Kimball in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Near West Elgin apartment is the 438 Villa St Model at 438 Villa St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC Kimball | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 438 Villa St, Unit 1 | 438 Villa St | 4BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 482 Stella St, Unit 1 | 482 Stella St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Elgin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 Cheap Near West Elgin Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Elgin?
The cheapest apartment in Near West Elgin is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,185, while the average apartment in Near West Elgin costs $6,815.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West Elgin?
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 Near West Elgin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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