
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunset Park area of Elgin.


River's Landing Apartments

370 Bent St
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Sunset Park, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Park Studio Apartments | $1,557 | $1,025 | $1,750 |
Sunset Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $826 | $2,701 |
Sunset Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $967 | $3,263 |
Sunset Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $1,855 | $3,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL.
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Cheapest Available Sunset Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Park 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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Sunset Park 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 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 723 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $1,911 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Park, IL
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Park area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 bed/2 bath Model at 1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 in the in the West Ridge Village neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Sunset Park apartment is the 1Bed/1Bath Model at Fountain Square starting at $1,900 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 | 2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Sunset Park Neighborhood in Elgin, IL
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Park Apartment is $1,405 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Park is starting from $1,575 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Sunset Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sunset Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fountain Square and starts from $3,100.
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