1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (51 Rentals)

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520 Walnut Ave
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520 Walnut Ave

520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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61 N Aldine Ave
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61 N Aldine Ave

61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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70 S Chapel St
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70 S Chapel St

70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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1529 Meyer St
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1529 Meyer St

1529 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123

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6 S Union St
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6 S Union St

6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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313 Kathleen Dr
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313 Kathleen Dr

313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123
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1670 Mulberry Ln
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1670 Mulberry Ln

1670 Mulberry LnElgin, IL 60123
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256 Michigan St
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256 Michigan St

256 Michigan StElgin, IL 60120
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33 Lynch St
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33 Lynch St

33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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25 N Gifford St
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25 N Gifford St

25 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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96 S Crystal St
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96 S Crystal St

96 S Crystal StElgin, IL 60123

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364 E Chicago St
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364 E Chicago St

364 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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132 S State St
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132 S State St

132 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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350 E Chicago St
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350 E Chicago St

350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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52 Surrey Dr
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52 Surrey Dr

52 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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Regency Apartments
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Regency Apartments

230 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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River West Commons
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River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
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Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
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Westwind Tower

104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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314 E Chicago St
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314 E Chicago St

314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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1212 Larkin Ave
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1212 Larkin Ave

1212 Larkin AveElgin, IL 60123
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The Everett
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The Everett

379 Du Page StElgin, IL 60120
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Center City Apartments
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Center City Apartments

156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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2183 Vernon Dr
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2183 Vernon Dr

2183 Vernon DrElgin, IL 60123
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39 Surrey Dr
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39 Surrey Dr

51 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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393 Ann St
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393 Ann St

393 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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385 Ann St
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385 Ann St

385 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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369 Ann St
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369 Ann St

369 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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River Crossing
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River Crossing

15-85 N Woodbury StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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401 Ann St
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401 Ann St

401 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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361 Ann St
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361 Ann St

361 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177

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Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Elgin area of Chicago, IL is found at Seasons at Elgin and is listed at 886 square feet priced from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Seasons at Elgin1E886 Sq Ft$1,995
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Designer Overlook857 Sq Ft$1,847
Panton Mill StationThe Beech845 Sq Ft$1,713
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath729 Sq Ft$1,900

Cheapest Available Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Elgin of Chicago, IL is the The Beech Model starting from $1,713 at Panton Mill Station. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Elgin is currently $1,795. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Panton Mill StationThe Beech$1,713
Springs At South Elgin1 BR Designer Overlook$1,847
Fountain Square1Bed/1Bath$1,900
Seasons at Elgin1B$1,945

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL

Ranked #8

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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

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 $1,795.

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 886 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Seasons at Elgin.

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 737 sq ft.

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