
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Elgin Kane Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (32 Rentals)
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116 College St, Unit Apt 2

River's Landing Apartments

370 Bent St

Fox River Crossing

334 Raymond St

271 Douglas Ave

Wing Park Residence
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333 Raymond

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420 Prospect Blvd

Fountain Square

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278 Douglas Ave

119 Tennyson Ct

418 St Charles St

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333 Raymond St

10 N State St, Unit Upper

218 Orange St

653 Jay St

1493 Keystone Ct

WC Kimball

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Panton Mill Station
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Southeast Elgin Kane, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Elgin Kane?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Elgin Kane Studio Apartments | $1,210 | $1,025 | $1,395 |
| Southeast Elgin Kane 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $962 | $1,879 |
| Southeast Elgin Kane 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $1,156 | $2,800 |
| Southeast Elgin Kane 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,064 | $1,334 | $3,100 |
| Southeast Elgin Kane 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,482 | $1,722 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Elgin Kane Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Elgin Kane Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Elgin Kane area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at River's Landing Apartments priced from $1,235. Wing Park Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Southeast Elgin Kane apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Elgin Kane, IL
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Elgin Kane 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 Kane apartment is the The Linden Model at Panton Mill Station starting at $1,798 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Elgin Kane 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 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Elgin Kane Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Elgin Kane?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Elgin Kane is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Southeast Elgin Kane costs $1,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Elgin Kane?
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 Kane that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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