
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Park Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $700 (8 Rentals)
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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 | $1,100 | $1,025 | $1,225 |
Sunset Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $826 | $1,910 |
Sunset Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $967 | $2,800 |
Sunset Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $2,150 | $2,800 |
Sunset Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,275 | $2,325 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 8 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 3 Beds unit found at Fox River Townhomes priced from $988. Royal Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. 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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Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $988 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Park, IL
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot 520 Lawrence Ave Model at 520 Lawrence Ave, Unit Unit #2 second floor in the in the Grant Park neighborhood starting from $1,530. The second greatest value Sunset Park apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 333 Raymond St starting at $1,695 with a $1.41 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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520 Lawrence Ave, Unit Unit #2 second floor | 520 Lawrence Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
333 Raymond St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
438 Villa St, Unit Unit 1 | 438 Villa St | 4BR,2BA | $2.11 |
Fox River Townhomes | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath | 443 Jefferson Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
39 Surrey Dr | 39 Surrey | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Fountain Square | 1Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset Park, Elgin, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,185 at River's Landing Apartments.
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 $1,400 at 39 Surrey Dr.
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