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926 Congdon AveElgin, IL 60120
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1068 Todd Farm DrElgin, IL 60123
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50 S Grove AveElgin, IL 60120
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6 Tivoli PlElgin, IL 60123
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300 N State StElgin, IL 60123
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237 Robert DrElgin, IL 60123
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River's Landing Apartments
3 Times SqElgin, IL 60120
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636 N Grove Ave, Unit 1
636 N Grove AveElgin, IL 60120
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Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St
398 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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19-25 Walker Pl
19-25 Walker PlElgin, IL 60120
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342-350 S Belmont Ave
342-350 S Belmont AveElgin, IL 60123
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1862 Mark Ave
1862 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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591 Hiawatha Dr
591 Hiawatha DrElgin, IL 60120
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1698 Alison Dr
1698 Alison DrElgin, IL 60123
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1459 Meyer St
1459 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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1539-1541 Meyer St
1539-1541 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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61 N Aldine Ave
61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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Old Oaks Estates
850 Villa StElgin, IL 60120
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620 W Highland Ave
620 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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700 Bode Rd
700 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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723-729 N Jefferson St
723-729 N Jefferson StElgin, IL 60120
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313 Kathleen Dr
313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123
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10 N Gifford St
10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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411 Hamilton Ave
411 Hamilton AveElgin, IL 60123
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70 S Chapel St
70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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733 Jefferson Ave
733 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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280 Douglas Ave
280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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1680 Mark Ave
1680 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1489 Meyer St
1489 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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1566 Mark Ave
1566 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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327 McClure Ave
327 McClure AveElgin, IL 60123
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255 N Spring St
255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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34 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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520 Walnut Ave
520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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33 Lynch St
33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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6 S Union St
6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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1874 Mark Ave
1874 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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919 Jefferson Ave
919 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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350 E Chicago St
350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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1529 Meyer St
1529 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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363 Prairie St
363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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120-122 N Spring St
120-122 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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859 Jefferson Ave
859 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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River West Commons
719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Artspace Lofts - For Artists Only
51 S Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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39 Surrey Dr
51 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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Torrey Pines Apartments
11-25 S Porter StElgin, IL 60120
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Burnham Schoolhouse
260 Center StElgin, IL 60120
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near West Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $1,025 | $1,500 |
| Near West Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $975 | $1,650 |
| Near West Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,805 | $1,372 | $2,800 |
| Near West Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $1,650 | $3,100 |
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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 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 Near West Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 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 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Elgin, IL
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Elgin 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 Near West Elgin apartment is the wp-1bs Model at Wing Park Residence starting at $1,550 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the West Ridge Village 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. |
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| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 598 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $1,235, while the average apartment in Near West Elgin costs $2,300.
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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