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50 S Grove AveElgin, IL 60120
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39 Surrey Dr
51 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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Royal Ridge Apartments
237 Robert DrElgin, IL 60123
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River's Landing Apartments
3 Times SqElgin, IL 60120
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Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St
398 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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342-350 S Belmont Ave
342-350 S Belmont AveElgin, IL 60123
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620 W Highland Ave
620 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1539-1541 Meyer St
1539-1541 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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1698 Alison Dr
1698 Alison DrElgin, IL 60123
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61 N Aldine Ave
61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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1459 Meyer St
1459 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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1489 Meyer St
1489 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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313 Kathleen Dr
313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123
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Part of PID: 9813701
34 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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70 S Chapel St
70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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520 Walnut Ave
520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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10 N Gifford St
10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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33 Lynch St
33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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1529 Meyer St
1529 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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6 S Union St
6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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350 E Chicago St
350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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River West Commons
719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Artspace Lofts - For Artists Only
51 S Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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Burnham Manor - 62 & Over
1350 Fleetwood DrElgin, IL 60123
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Westwind Tower
104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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Elgin Tower Lofts
100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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WC Kimball
52 N Crystal AveElgin, IL 60123
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314 E Chicago St
314 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Center City Apartments
156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
1285 Fleetwood DrElgin, IL 60123
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Buena Vista Towers
222 Locust StElgin, IL 60123
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
1990 Larkin AveElgin, IL 60123
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450 S Belmont Ave
450 S Belmont AveElgin, IL 60123
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Springs At South Elgin
350 Gyorr AveSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Panton Mill Station
355 N La Fox StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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River Crossing
15-85 N Woodbury StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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401 Ann St
401 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Fox Ridge Apartments
643 Dean DrSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Marison Mill Suites
126 N Center StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,599 | $1,025 | $1,794 |
| Southwest Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $1,235 | $2,195 |
| Southwest Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $1,450 | $2,814 |
| Southwest Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,436 | $3,195 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Elgin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Elgin area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 39 Surrey Dr priced from $1,100. River's Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here are the most affordable Southwest Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey Drive | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Authentix South Elgin | Studio Retreat Courtyard | Studio,1BA | $1,705 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $1,824 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,864 |
| Seasons at Elgin | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Elgin, IL
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Elgin 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 Southwest Elgin apartment is the The Beech Model at Panton Mill Station starting at $1,864 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Seasons at Elgin | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey Drive | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
| Authentix South Elgin | Studio Horizon Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Elgin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Elgin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Elgin is at 39 Surrey Dr listed at $1,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartment is $1,235 at River's Landing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Elgin is starting from $1,450 at River's Landing Apartments.
What is the most affordable Southwest Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Authentix South Elgin and starts from $2,436.
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