Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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Fox River Townhomes
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Fox River Townhomes

320 Watch CtElgin, IL 60120
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Roseanne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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114 N Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N Spring St

114 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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278 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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269 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

269 Douglas Ave

269 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120

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Northeast Elgin Cook, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Elgin Cook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Elgin Cook area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Squire Village Apartments priced from $1,156. Blackhawk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here are the most affordable Northeast Elgin Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Squire Village Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,156
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,410
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA1- Lower1BR,1BA$1,782
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,200
Princeton West TownhomesMiddle Unit3BR,4BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook, IL

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Elgin Cook area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Princeton West Townhomes in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Northeast Elgin Cook apartment is the 4BR/1.5BA Model at Squire Village Apartments starting at $1,482 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Elgin Cook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Princeton West TownhomesFour Bedroom4BR,5BA$1.31
Squire Village Apartments4BR/1.5BA4BR,1.5BA$0.88
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath443 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.66
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA1- Lower1BR,1BA$2.34
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1.97

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Northeast Elgin Cook, Elgin, and the greater Chicago area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Elgin Cook Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Elgin Cook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Elgin Cook Apartment is $1,410 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northeast Elgin Cook Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northeast Elgin Cook is starting from $1,156 at Squire Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Northeast Elgin Cook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northeast Elgin Cook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes and starts from $2,406.

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