Cheap Homes for Rent in Kane County, IL from $1,200 (56 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Kane County.

property at 1980 Selmarten Rd
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 15
Affordability

1980 Selmarten Rd, Unit 3901

1980 Selmarten Rd
AuroraIL60505
  • Smoke Free
property at 120 S Commonwealth Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

120 S Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2

120 S Commonwealth Ave
AuroraIL60506
property at 1450 Getzelman Dr
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1450 Getzelman Dr, Unit 2E

1450 Getzelman Dr
ElginIL60123
property at 1335 Abbott Dr
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1335 Abbott Dr, Unit 3

1335 Abbott Dr
ElginIL60123
property at 211 Edwards Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

211 Edwards Ave, Unit 2

211 Edwards Ave
West DundeeIL60118

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property at 33 N Jane Dr
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

33 N Jane Dr, Unit 5

33 N Jane Dr
ElginIL60123

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property at 811 E Main St
$1,725
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

811 E Main St

East DundeeIL60118
property at 2099 Vernon Dr
$1,740

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,740

Total Monthly Price$1,740
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

2099 Vernon Dr, Unit 6

2099 Vernon Dr
ElginIL60123
  • Smoke Free
property at 855 E Main St
$1,760 - $1,970
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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855 E Main St

East DundeeIL60118

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property at 1450 Wing St
$1,790

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,790

Total Monthly Price$1,790
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1450 Wing St, Unit 6B

1450 Wing St
ElginIL60123
  • Smoke Free
property at 744 High St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

744 High St, Unit 2

744 High St
AuroraIL60505
  • Smoke Free
property at 541 N Edgelawn Dr
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

541 N Edgelawn Dr, Unit 541

541 N Edgelawn Dr
AuroraIL60506

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property at 1450 Plymouth Ln
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

1450 Plymouth Ln, Unit #214

1450 Plymouth Ln
ElginIL60123
  • Smoke Free

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Kane County, IL

As of September 25, 2026 the best value rental home in the Kane County area is the $1.34 price per square foot 6700 Pine Ln Model at 6700 Pine Ln in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Kane County rental home is the 401 Longview Dr Model at 401 Longview Dr in the Riverfront neighborhood starting at $3,025 with a $1.36 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kane County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6700 Pine Ln6700 Pine Ln5BR, 3BA$1.34
401 Longview Dr401 Longview Dr4BR, 2BA$1.36
159 Willey St159 Willey St3BR, 2.5BA$1.30
410 Town Center Blvd410 Town Center Blvd3BR, 2.5BA$1.27
2489 Bella Dr2489 Bella Dr3BR, 2.5BA$1.51
306 E Conley Dr306 E Conley Dr2BR, 2BA$1.52
609 North Ave609 North Ave3BR, 1BA$1.38
1450 Wing St, Unit 6B1450 Wing St2BR, 1.5BA$1.41
744 High St, Unit 2744 High St2BR, 1BA$1.50
120 S Commonwealth Ave, Unit 2120 S Commonwealth Ave1BR, 1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Kane County

What type of rentals are currently available in Kane County?

There are currently 532 Apartments for Rent in Kane County, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $16,842. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kane County ranging from $1,200 to $6,130.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kane County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kane County ranges from $1,200 to $6,130 with an average monthly rent of $2,479.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kane County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kane County range from $600 to $4,855, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $6,130. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,435 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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