Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Elgin Cook Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (27 Rentals)

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19-25 Walker Pl
Studio Apartments

19-25 Walker Pl

19-25 Walker PlElgin, IL 60120

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700 Bode Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

700 Bode Rd

700 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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10 N Gifford St
4 Bedroom Apartments

10 N Gifford St

10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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280 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 Douglas Ave

280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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255 N Spring St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

255 N Spring St

255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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70 S Chapel St
1 Bedroom Apartments

70 S Chapel St

70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120

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350 E Chicago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

350 E Chicago St

350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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363 Prairie St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

363 Prairie St

363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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Roseanne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
Senior Living
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Elgin Tower Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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314 E Chicago St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

314 E Chicago St

314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Center City Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center City Apartments

156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
Senior Living
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831 Bode Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

831 Bode Rd

831 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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1121 Birch Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1121 Birch Dr

1121 Birch DrElgin, IL 60120
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Southeast Elgin Cook, Elgin, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$988
Squire Village Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,156
River's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft2BR,1BA$1,450
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Squire Village Apartments4BR/1.5BA4BR,1.5BA$0.88
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Fox River Townhomes3x13BR,1BA$1.02
River's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft2BR,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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