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Elgin, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elgin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elgin, OH is a Studio unit found at Emerald Square Apartments & Villas in the Southeast Fort Wayne neighborhood priced from $549. Villa Capri Apartments in the Continential Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Square Apartments & VillasStudio Hickory MillStudio,1BA$549
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$620
1 Edgebrook Dr1 Bed/2nd Story1BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elgin, OH and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elgin area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Unit Model at Partridge Place in the starting from $761. The second greatest value Elgin apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 43 Town Square starting at $956 with a $0.95 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Partridge Place3 Bedroom Unit3BR,1.5BA$0.75
43 Town Square2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Fairview Court Apartments2 BR/1.5 BA2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Normandy Ridge3-bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00
Mt. Vernon Village2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$0.95
OAK TERRACE APARTMENTS2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$0.96
Wellington Place2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Villa Capri ApartmentsPrato1BR,1BA$0.86
1 Edgebrook Dr1 Bed/2nd Story1BR,1BA$1.08
Town Square Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elgin

What type of rentals are currently available in Elgin?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Elgin, OH with pricing that ranges from $225 to $2,400. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elgin ranging from $500 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elgin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elgin ranges from $500 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,323.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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