
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

1940 Mark Ave
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 |
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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 3 Beds unit found at Fox River Townhomes priced from $988. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. 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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Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $988 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 711 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Elgin, IL
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Elgin area is the $1.00 price per square foot 520 Lawrence Ave Model at 520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor in the in the Grant Park neighborhood starting from $1,530. The second greatest value Near West Elgin apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at WC Kimball starting at $1,895 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Grant Park 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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520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor | 520 Lawrence Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
WC Kimball | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
333 Raymond St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
438 Villa St, Unit 1 | 438 Villa St | 4BR,2BA | $2.11 |
Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath | 443 Jefferson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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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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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Elgin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Near West Elgin Apartment is $1,185 at River's Landing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Near West Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Near West Elgin is starting from $1,400 at 39 Surrey Dr.
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