Cheap Homes for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (6 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 3 Beds unit found at Fox River Townhomes priced from $988. Squire Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,156. Here are the most affordable Northeast Elgin Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$988
Squire Village Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,156
Westwind TowerSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook, IL

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Elgin Cook area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4BR/1.5BA Model at Squire Village Apartments in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value Northeast Elgin Cook apartment is the 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square starting at $2,600 with a $2.00 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.
Squire Village Apartments4BR/1.5BA4BR,1.5BA$0.88
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$1.02
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA1- Lower1BR,1BA$2.41
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$2.06
24 Lynch St, Unit 924 Lynch StStudio ,1BA$2.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Elgin Cook

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

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Cook, IL with pricing that ranges from $826 to $17,719. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northeast Elgin Cook ranging from $720 to $3,400.

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 $720 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,138.

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 $2,000 to $3,556, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,482.

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