
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast Elgin Cook area of Elgin.


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Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St

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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 | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $1,195 | $1,250 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,156 | $2,800 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $2,000 | $3,100 |
| Southeast Elgin Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,822 | $1,482 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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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 $988. Squire Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,156. 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 | $988 |
| Squire Village Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,156 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Elgin Cook, IL
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Elgin Cook 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 Southeast Elgin Cook 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 Southeast Elgin Cook 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squire Village Apartments | 4BR/1.5BA | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Elgin Cook Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Elgin Cook?
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 Southeast Elgin Cook 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 Southeast Elgin Cook?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Elgin Cook have an average cost of $559 which is $16,374 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Elgin Cook.
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