
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (48 Rentals)


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Springs At South Elgin

Panton Mill Station
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Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,567 | $1,025 | $1,775 |
Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,185 | $2,690 |
Southwest Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $1,400 | $3,100 |
Southwest Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $2,470 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Largest Available Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 845 Sq Ft | $1,859 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 729 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Panton Mill Station | The Beech | $1,859 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | $1,900 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Elgin, Elgin, IL
Ranked #20
Among neighborhoods in Elgin, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for West Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood in Elgin, IL
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Elgin is $1,995.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Elgin is a 845 square feet unit starting from $1,859 at Panton Mill Station.
What is the average size for Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Elgin is currently 1,060 sq ft.
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