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278 Douglas Ave
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278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120

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269 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

269 Douglas Ave

269 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120

Plato Center, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Plato Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Plato Center, IL is found at Reserve at Prairie Centre in the Riverfront neighborhood and is 1,051 square feet priced from $2,249. Seasons at Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 998 square feet and currently listed start at $2,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Plato Center:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Reserve at Prairie CentreBluestem1,051 Sq Ft$2,249
Seasons at Elgin1G998 Sq Ft$2,195
Prairie Winds Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1975 Sq Ft$2,339
The Cornell Luxury Apartments1 bedroom905 Sq Ft$1,600
Reserve Randall RoadPinehurst903 Sq Ft$2,003
Panton Mill StationThe Beech845 Sq Ft$1,788
Algonquin Square Apartment HomesThe Cornish833 Sq Ft$1,909
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom830 Sq Ft$1,641
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA2- Lower816 Sq Ft$1,892
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room720 Sq Ft$1,550

Cheapest Available Plato Center and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Plato Center, IL is the A1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated Model starting from $1,034 at Haven St. Charles in the Riverfront neighborhood. The second most affordable Plato Center 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft Model at River's Landing Apartments starting at $1,235 in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Plato Center is currently $1,812. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Plato Center:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated$1,034
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft$1,235
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft$1,265
Royal Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom$1,325
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA$1,400
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated Ground Level$1,495
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby$1,529
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room$1,550
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs$1,550
The Cornell Luxury Apartments1 bedroom$1,600

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Plato Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Plato Center with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Plato Center is at Haven St. Charles listed at $1,034.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Plato Center Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Plato Center is $1,812.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Plato Center Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Plato Center is a 1,051 square feet unit starting from $2,249 at Reserve at Prairie Centre.

What is the average size for Plato Center 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Plato Center is currently 764 sq ft.

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