
Apartments for Rent in the Valley Creek Southwest Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (99 Rentals)


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Fox River Crossing

Royal Ridge Apartments

Highland Springs

1850 W Highland Ave, Unit 101

2099 Vernon Dr, Unit 2

1450 Plymouth Ln, Unit #214

1450 Wing St, Unit 6B

1812 W Highland Ave
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1637 Sheffield Dr

30 S Commonwealth Ave

603 Mill St

3061 Hughsdale St

1007 Forest Dr

39 Leonard St

67 N Aldine St, Unit 5

1335 Abbott Dr, Unit 3

Tyler Towers

300-360 N Airlite St
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515 Autumn Ct

510 Autumn Ct

Fox River Horizon II

1635 Maple Ln

1874 Mark Ave

1862 Mark Ave

52 Surrey Dr

1836 Mark Ave

1396 Wing St

1720 Mark Ave
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1730-1790 Mark Ave

The Greens of Elgin

Part of PID: 9813701

1680 Mark Ave

1660 Mark Ave

1566 Mark Ave

1560 Mark Ave

1578 Mark Ave

1698 Alison Dr

328 N Clifton St
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1400-10 Getzelman Dr

1415 Abbott Dr

1397 Abbott Dr

1390 Getzelman Dr

1274 Getzelman Dr

61 N Aldine Ave

1145 Royal Blvd

1670 Mulberry Ln

1685 Mulberry Ln

1539-1541 Meyer St
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Valley Creek Southwest, Elgin, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Valley Creek Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Creek Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,433 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| Valley Creek Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $1,175 | $1,695 |
| Valley Creek Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,372 | $2,050 |
| Valley Creek Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $2,150 | $2,500 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Valley Creek Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,732 | $1,550 | $1,900 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,375 | $2,100 | $2,650 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Creek Southwest
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Valley Creek Southwest area of Elgin, IL?
As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 99 available Valley Creek Southwest apartments priced from $1,175 to $2,500, with an average monthly rent of $1,546.
How much are Studio apartments in Valley Creek Southwest?
There are currently 23 Studio Apartments in Valley Creek Southwest with rent ranges from $1,400 to $1,500 with an average price of $1,433.
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