Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (171 Rentals)

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property at 1450 Plymouth Ln

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

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1450 Plymouth Ln, Unit #214

1450 Plymouth Ln
ElginIL60123
property at 1450 Wing St

$1,870

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$1,870
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1450 Wing St, Unit 6B

1450 Wing St
ElginIL60123

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property at 119 Tennyson Ct

$1,400 - $1,500

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119 Tennyson Ct

ElginIL60120
property at 67 N Aldine St

$1,295

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$1,295
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67 N Aldine St, Unit 5

67 N Aldine St
ElginIL60123
property at 1335 Abbott Dr

$1,550

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$1,550
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1335 Abbott Dr, Unit 3

1335 Abbott Dr
ElginIL60123

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125 W Main St, Unit B
$1,600
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$1,600
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125 W Main St, Unit B

125 W Main StWest Dundee, IL 60118
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property at 811 E Main St

$1,725

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811 E Main St

East DundeeIL60118

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property at 211 Edwards Ave

$1,550

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211 Edwards Ave, Unit 2

211 Edwards Ave
West DundeeIL60118
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278 Douglas Ave
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278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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Tyler Towers
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Tyler Towers

1450 Plymouth LnElgin, IL 60123
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1862 Mark Ave
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1862 Mark Ave

1862 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1836 Mark Ave
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1836 Mark Ave

1836 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123
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1720 Mark Ave
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1720 Mark Ave

1720 Mark AveElgin, IL 60123

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Illinois, including Elgin. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in Elgin, this section of town has now become known as one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and having the best-regarded school districts for the kids to attend available.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to the outdoors is something that is important for them. This area is a highly-rated neighborhood for its parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area of Elgin ranks as one of our favorite neighborhoods for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Elgin

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Northwest Elgin area of Elgin, IL?

As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 171 available Northwest Elgin apartments priced from $850 to $6,000, with an average monthly rent of $2,288.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Northwest Elgin Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Elgin ranges from $1,175 to $2,858 with an average monthly rent of $1,833.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Elgin cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Northwest Elgin range from $1,372 to $3,417. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,266.

How expensive are Northwest Elgin Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 23 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Northwest Elgin on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,150 to $3,653 - averaging $2,674 for the location.

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