Cheap Homes for Rent in Near West Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Near West Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Near West Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
River's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,400
39 Surrey Dr39 Surrey2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Elgin, IL

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Elgin area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 326-334 Raymond St in the in the West Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Near West Elgin apartment is the 105 Hill Ave Model at 105 Hill Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.61 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
326-334 Raymond St3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.74
105 Hill Ave, Unit 2105 Hill Ave2BR,1BA$1.61
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit 3443 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
39 Surrey Dr39 Surrey2BR,1BA$1.65
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
River's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.81
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.04
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near West Elgin

What type of rentals are currently available in Near West Elgin?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in Near West Elgin, IL with pricing that ranges from $826 to $3,500. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near West Elgin ranging from $850 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near West Elgin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near West Elgin ranges from $850 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,161.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Near West Elgin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Near West Elgin range from $1,855 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $2,849. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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