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Elwin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elwin Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elwin, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at RESERVE AT LAKEVIEW priced from $421. Rider Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elwin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$421
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$500
The Hickcox CollectionThe HickoxStudio,1BA$601
Stones Crossing ApartmentsNice one bedroom efficiency apartment1BR,1BA$625
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elwin, IL and Nearby

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elwin area is the $0.88 price per square foot Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes in the starting from $875. The second greatest value Elwin apartment is the B1 Model at Candles starting at $1,000 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elwin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ravenwood TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$0.88
CandlesB12BR,1.5BA$1.04
Safe Harbor PropertiesWalk to work. Capitol View. WIFI Included.2BR,1BA$1.03
3TENB12BR,1BA$1.07
RESERVE AT LAKEVIEWTwo Bedrooms One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.60
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Denison PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.84
Cobblestone ApartmentsCobblestone 2BD2BR,1BA$1.06
Lincoln Tower Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Rider Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elwin

What type of rentals are currently available in Elwin?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Elwin, IL with pricing that ranges from $500 to $1,752. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elwin ranging from $550 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elwin ranges from $550 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,971.

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