Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Elgin Kane Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $750 (46 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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61 N Aldine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61 N Aldine Ave

61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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591 Hiawatha Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

591 Hiawatha Dr

591 Hiawatha DrElgin, IL 60120
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33 Lynch St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

33 Lynch St

33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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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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520 Walnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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280 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 Douglas Ave

280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120

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733 Jefferson Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

733 Jefferson Ave

733 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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327 McClure Ave
Studio Apartments

327 McClure Ave

327 McClure AveElgin, IL 60123
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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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10 N Gifford St
4 Bedroom Apartments

10 N Gifford St

10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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411 Hamilton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Hamilton Ave

411 Hamilton AveElgin, IL 60123
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859 Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

859 Jefferson Ave

859 Jefferson AveElgin, 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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6 S Union St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6 S Union St

6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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363 Prairie St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

363 Prairie St

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

Roseanne Apartments

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

Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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WC Kimball
2 Bedroom Apartments

WC Kimball

52 N Crystal AveElgin, IL 60123
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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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389 Crystal St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

389 Crystal St

389 N Crystal StElgin, IL 60123
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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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Fox Ridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Ridge Apartments

643 Dean DrSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Southeast Elgin Kane, Elgin, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR, 1BA$1,235
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR, 1BA$1,550
Westwind Tower1 BED, 1 BATH1BR, 1BA$1,597
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR, 1BA$1,736
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Elgin Kane, IL

As of September 19, 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 Southeast Elgin Cook neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Southeast Elgin Kane apartment is the The Sienna Model at Panton Mill Station in the Valley View neighborhood starting at $2,099 with a $1.98 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Elgin Kane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR, 2.5BA$2.00
Panton Mill StationThe Sienna2BR, 2BA$1.98
River's Landing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft2BR, 1BA$1.87
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR, 1BA$2.14
Westwind Tower1 BED, 1 BATH1BR, 1BA$3.80

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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 $1,743.

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 2 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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