
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (13 Rentals)
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1940 Mark Ave

1253 Getzelman Dr
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305 Oregon Ave, Unit Fierke
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Northwest Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Elgin Studio Apartments | $2,874 | $1,050 | $6,000 |
Northwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $826 | $2,250 |
Northwest Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $967 | $2,895 |
Northwest Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,600 | $3,556 |
Northwest Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,275 | $2,325 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Elgin Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Elgin area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Fox River Townhomes priced from $988. 39 Surrey Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Northwest Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $988 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
311 Barrington Ave Lofts | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes | A1- Lower | 1BR,1BA | $1,777 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Elgin, IL
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Elgin area is the $1.00 price per square foot 520 Lawrence Ave Model at 520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor in the in the Grant Park neighborhood starting from $1,530. The second greatest value Northwest Elgin apartment is the 438 Villa St Model at 438 Villa St, Unit 1 starting at $2,325 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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520 Lawrence Ave, Unit #2 second floor | 520 Lawrence Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
438 Villa St, Unit 1 | 438 Villa St | 4BR,2BA | $2.11 |
316 N Van Buren St, Unit uppr 2 | 316 N Van Buren St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath | 443 Jefferson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
311 Barrington Ave Lofts | 1 Bed Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
The Villages at Canterfield | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
438 S 1st St, Unit 2F | 438 S 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Northwest Elgin, Elgin, and the greater Chicago area. 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 easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Northwest Elgin Neighborhood in Elgin, IL
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Elgin Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Elgin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Elgin Apartment is $1,550 at 311 Barrington Ave Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Elgin is starting from $1,400 at 39 Surrey Dr.
What is the most affordable Northwest Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northwest Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fox River Townhomes and starts from $988.
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