Cheap Homes for Rent in the Northeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $1,525 (8 Rentals)

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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 Westwind Tower priced from $1,597. Blackhawk Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,640. Here are the most affordable Northeast Elgin Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwind Tower1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,597
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,640
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook, IL

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Elgin Cook area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Northeast Elgin Cook apartment is the One Bedroom - 711 sqft Model at Blackhawk Apartment Homes starting at $1,670 with a $2.34 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 Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 711 sqft1BR,1BA$2.34
Westwind Tower1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Elgin Cook

What type of rentals are currently available in Northeast Elgin Cook?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook, IL with pricing that ranges from $962 to $3,533. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northeast Elgin Cook ranging from $1,525 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northeast Elgin Cook?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northeast Elgin Cook ranges from $1,525 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,401.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northeast Elgin Cook?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northeast Elgin Cook range from $1,334 to $3,533, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,482.

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