Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Regency Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, 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 1 Bed unit found at Blackhawk Apartment Homes priced from $1,405. The Villages at Canterfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,655. Here are the most affordable Northeast Elgin Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,405
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook, IL

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Elgin Cook area is the $2.32 price per square foot 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Northeast Elgin Cook apartment is the A Model at The Villages at Canterfield starting at $1,655 with a $2.17 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.
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.05
666 Page Ave, Unit 666 Page Avenue666 Page Ave2BR,1BA$1.93
Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West DuFurnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du...Studio ,1BA$20.00

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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!

Getting Around the Northeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood in Elgin, IL

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,405 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 $1,555 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

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