Apartments for Rent in the Willow Lakes Estates Neighborhood of Elgin, IL (148 Rentals)

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property at 1450 Plymouth Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1450 Plymouth Ln, Unit #214

1450 Plymouth Ln
ElginIL60123

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property at 119 Tennyson Ct

$1,400 - $1,500

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119 Tennyson Ct

ElginIL60120
property at 702 N Porter St

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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702 N Porter St

ElginIL60120

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278 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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Tyler Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tyler Towers

1450 Plymouth LnElgin, IL 60123
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909 Prospect St
4 Bedroom Apartments

909 Prospect St

909 Prospect StElgin, IL 60120
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370 Algona Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

370 Algona Ave

370 Algona AveElgin, IL 60120
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443 Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

443 Jefferson Ave

443 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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300-304 Seneca St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300-304 Seneca St

300-304 Seneca StElgin, IL 60120

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167 Cherry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

167 Cherry St

167 Cherry StElgin, IL 60120
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733 Jefferson Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

733 Jefferson Ave

733 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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743 Jefferson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

743 Jefferson Ave

743 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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169-71 Ann St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

169-71 Ann St

169-71 Ann StElgin, IL 60120
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The Haven
Studio Apartments

The Haven

755 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
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591 Hiawatha Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

591 Hiawatha Dr

591 Hiawatha DrElgin, IL 60120
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280 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

280 Douglas Ave

280 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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255 N Spring St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

255 N Spring St

255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willow Lakes Estates, Elgin, IL

Ranked #5

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Chicago has come to be one of our preferred communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Lakes Estates

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Willow Lakes Estates area of Elgin, IL?

As of today, July 28, 2026, there are currently 148 available Willow Lakes Estates apartments priced from $975 to $6,000, with an average monthly rent of $2,214.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Willow Lakes Estates Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Willow Lakes Estates ranges from $975 to $2,344 with an average monthly rent of $1,580.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Willow Lakes Estates cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Willow Lakes Estates range from $1,372 to $3,417. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,031.

How expensive are Willow Lakes Estates Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 24 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Willow Lakes Estates on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,200 to $3,653 - averaging $2,697 for the location.

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