
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $750 (49 Rentals)
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Wing Park Residence

Fox River Crossing

Highland Springs

Royal Ridge Apartments

River's Landing Apartments

Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St

19-25 Walker Pl

1459 Meyer St
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342-350 S Belmont Ave

1698 Alison Dr

61 N Aldine Ave

620 W Highland Ave

1539-1541 Meyer St

255 N Spring St

520 Walnut Ave

70 S Chapel St

1489 Meyer St
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33 Lynch St

280 Douglas Ave

411 Hamilton Ave

10 N Gifford St

313 Kathleen Dr

327 McClure Ave

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350 E Chicago St

363 Prairie St
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120-122 N Spring St

1529 Meyer St

300-360 N Airlite St

6 S Union St

River West Commons

Roseanne Apartments

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39 Surrey Dr

Burnham Schoolhouse
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Westwind Tower

WC Kimball

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389 Crystal St
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1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

450 S Belmont Ave

Panton Mill Station

Fox Ridge Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park Studio Apartments | $1,309 | $850 | $1,500 |
| Sunset Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $1,175 | $1,878 |
| Sunset Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,372 | $2,800 |
| Sunset Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $2,150 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 49 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 1 Bed unit found at River's Landing Apartments priced from $1,235. Wing Park Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Sunset Park apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $1,717 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Park, IL
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park apartment is the The Linden Model at Panton Mill Station starting at $1,817 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Valley View 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Wing Park Residence | wp-1bs | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Park?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset Park is River's Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Sunset Park costs $1,717.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Park?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Sunset Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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