
Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $1,700 (9 Rentals)
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Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Southwest Elgin?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Elgin 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,922 | $1,700 | $2,300 |
Southwest Elgin 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,670 | $2,000 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Elgin Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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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 Royal Ridge Apartments priced from $1,125. 39 Surrey Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Southwest Elgin apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Elgin, IL
As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Elgin area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs At South Elgin in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $2,506. The second greatest value Southwest Elgin apartment is the 39 Surrey Model at 39 Surrey Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the West Ridge Village 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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Springs At South Elgin | 2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Elgin
What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Elgin?
There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Elgin, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $3,500. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Elgin ranging from $1,700 to $3,800.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Elgin?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Elgin ranges from $1,700 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,164.
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