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269 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

269 Douglas Ave

269 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120

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278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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Plato Center, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plato Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plato Center, IL is a Studio unit found at Royal Ridge Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood priced from $1,125. 200 S Lincoln in the Waterford of Algonquin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plato Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1,425
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated Ground Level1BR,1BA$1,495
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plato Center, IL and Nearby

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plato Center area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Princeton West Townhomes in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Plato Center apartment is the Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge starting at $2,500 with a $1.37 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Plato Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Princeton West TownhomesFour Bedroom4BR,5BA$1.31
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory End4BR,2.5BA$1.37
The Villages at CanterfieldD2A3BR,3BA$1.98
The Township at St. CharlesCovington3BR,2BA$1.70
Highland SpringsTwo Bedroom Large2BR,2BA$1.52
WoodcreekApt B2BR,2BA$1.55
Authentix South Elgin2-2 BR Horizon Courtyard2BR,2BA$2.02
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Prairie Pointe2bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plato Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plato Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plato Center is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plato Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plato Center Apartment is $1,305 at Royal Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Plato Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plato Center is starting from $1,520 at Eden Prairie Apartments.

What is the most affordable Plato Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plato Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1900 at Canterfield Apartment Homes and starts from $2,200.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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