Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (38 Rentals)

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19-25 Walker Pl
Studio Apartments

19-25 Walker Pl

19-25 Walker PlElgin, IL 60120
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591 Hiawatha Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

591 Hiawatha Dr

591 Hiawatha DrElgin, IL 60120
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700 Bode Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

700 Bode Rd

700 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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33 Lynch St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Lynch St

33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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280 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 Douglas Ave

280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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70 S Chapel St
1 Bedroom Apartments

70 S Chapel St

70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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10 N Gifford St
4 Bedroom Apartments

10 N Gifford St

10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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733 Jefferson Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

733 Jefferson Ave

733 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120

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520 Walnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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255 N Spring St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

255 N Spring St

255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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363 Prairie St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

363 Prairie St

363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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350 E Chicago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

350 E Chicago St

350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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859 Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

859 Jefferson Ave

859 Jefferson AveElgin, 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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Elgin Tower Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Center City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Apartments

156 Division 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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314 E Chicago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

314 E Chicago St

314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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831 Bode Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

831 Bode Rd

831 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120

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1121 Birch Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1121 Birch Dr

1121 Birch DrElgin, 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 $1,385. 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,822. 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$1,385
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA3- Upper1BR,1BA$1,822
WC Kimball2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,895
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,900
Princeton West TownhomesMiddle Unit3BR,4BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook, IL

As of November 26, 2025 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 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at WC Kimball starting at $1,895 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the College Green 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
WC Kimball2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
438 Villa St, Unit Unit 1438 Villa St4BR,2BA$1.82
482 Stella St, Unit 1482 Stella St3BR,1BA$1.60
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA3- Upper1BR,1BA$2.13
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,390 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 $1,580 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

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 $2,399.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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