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50 S Grove AveElgin, IL 60120
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River's Landing Apartments
3 Times SqElgin, IL 60120
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Squire Village Apartments
1146 Yew CtElgin, IL 60120
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Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St
398 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Crestwood of Elgin
45 Poplar Creek DrElgin, IL 60120
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19-25 Walker Pl
19-25 Walker PlElgin, IL 60120
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700 Bode Rd
700 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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Old Oaks Estates
850 Villa StElgin, IL 60120
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10 N Gifford St
10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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280 Douglas Ave
280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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255 N Spring St
255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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70 S Chapel St
70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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120-122 N Spring St
120-122 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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350 E Chicago St
350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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363 Prairie St
363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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Roseanne Apartments
401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Artspace Lofts - For Artists Only
51 S Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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Burnham Schoolhouse
260 Center StElgin, IL 60120
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Torrey Pines Apartments
11-25 S Porter StElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Tower Lofts
100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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Center City Apartments
156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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Buena Vista Towers
222 Locust StElgin, IL 60123
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831 Bode Rd
831 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1121 Birch Dr
1121 Birch DrElgin, IL 60120
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Victory Centre of Bartlett
1101 W Bartlett RdBartlett, IL 60103
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Southeast Elgin Cook, Elgin, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Elgin Cook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Elgin Cook Studio Apartments | $937 | $850 | $1,025 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $962 | $1,235 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,156 | $2,800 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,334 | $3,100 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,482 | $1,722 |
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Cheapest Available Southeast Elgin Cook Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Elgin Cook area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Fox River Townhomes priced from $1,027. 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 Southeast Elgin Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Elgin Cook, IL
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Elgin Cook area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Southeast Elgin Cook apartment is the 3x1 Model at Fox River Townhomes starting at $1,027 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Elgin Cook apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 2 regular apartments in Southeast Elgin Cook that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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