Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Elgin Kane Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (37 Rentals)

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property at 1450 Plymouth Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1450 Plymouth Ln, Unit #214

1450 Plymouth Ln
ElginIL60123
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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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River West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1350 Getzelman Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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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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269 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

269 Douglas Ave

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

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
property at 119 Tennyson Ct

$1,400 - $1,500

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119 Tennyson Ct

ElginIL60120

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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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333 Raymond St
2 Bedroom Apartments

333 Raymond St

326-334 Raymond StElgin, IL 60120
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WC Kimball
2 Bedroom Apartments

WC Kimball

52 N Crystal AveElgin, IL 60123
property at 702 N Porter St

$1,895

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$1,895

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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702 N Porter St

ElginIL60120

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Northeast Elgin Kane, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Elgin Kane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Elgin Kane area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Squire Village Apartments priced from $1,156. River's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here are the most affordable Northeast Elgin Kane apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Squire Village Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,156
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,470
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,550
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,200
Villages At CanterfieldHolly2BR,1BA$2,275
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$2,361

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Elgin Kane, IL

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Elgin Kane 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 Kane 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 Kane 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
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$1.99
Villages At CanterfieldHolly2BR,1BA$2.23
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #4 - 1 bed 1 bath443 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.55
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$2.14
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$2.04
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.83
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Northeast Elgin Kane, Elgin, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Elgin. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Elgin Kane Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Elgin Kane?

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Elgin Kane is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Northeast Elgin Kane costs $2,708.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Elgin Kane?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Northeast Elgin Kane that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northeast Elgin Kane?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Elgin Kane have an average cost of $170 which is $2,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Elgin Kane.

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