Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (10 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Northwest Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Elgin Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Elgin area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 39 Surrey Dr priced from $1,175. 311 Barrington Ave Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Northwest Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio,1BA$1,175
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1,550
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$1,655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Elgin, IL

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Elgin area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at 1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 in the in the West Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Northwest Elgin apartment is the 1 Bed Room Model at 311 Barrington Ave Lofts starting at $1,550 with a $1.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 601232 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$1.75
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
The Villages at CanterfieldA1BR,1BA$2.17
Watermark at The Grove1.1C1BR,1BA$2.93
39 Surrey Dr39 SurreyStudio ,1BA$1.88
Furnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West DuFurnished Studio-Chicago - Elgin - West Du...Studio ,1BA$20.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Elgin, Elgin, IL

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Elgin, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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

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 $2,100 at 1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123.

What is the most affordable Northwest Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages at Canterfield and starts from $2,750.

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