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39 Surrey Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

39 Surrey Dr

51 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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269 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

269 Douglas Ave

269 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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278 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
property at 119 Tennyson Ct

$1,400 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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119 Tennyson Ct

ElginIL60120

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Elgin Tower Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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333 Raymond St
2 Bedroom Apartments

333 Raymond St

326-334 Raymond StElgin, IL 60120
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Firethorne
2 Bedroom Apartments

Firethorne

1350 Brook StSt. Charles, IL 60174
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WC Kimball
2 Bedroom Apartments

WC Kimball

52 N Crystal AveElgin, IL 60123

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 1 Bed unit found at River's Landing Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood priced from $1,235. Royal Ridge Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plato Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 598 sqft1BR,1BA$1,350
200 S Lincoln1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Ground Level1BR,1BA$1,415
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$1,439
Villages At CanterfieldHolly2BR,1BA$1,458
The Crossings at St. CharlesI Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,486
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,535
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,550

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

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plato Center area is the $1.37 price per square foot Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Plato Center apartment is the 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square starting at $2,600 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the College Green neighborhood. 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.
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory End4BR,2.5BA$1.37
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesB4- Upper2BR,2BA$1.92
WoodcreekApt B2BR,2BA$1.60
The Township at St. CharlesAmherst1BR,1BA$1.75
311 Barrington Ave Lofts1 Bed Room1BR,1BA$1.75
Haven St. CharlesA1.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.06
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$2.14
Eden Prairie Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Ground Level1BR,1BA$2.07
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.83

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Authentix South Elgin listed at $1,562.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plato Center Apartment is $1,235 at River's Landing 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 $1,458 at Villages At Canterfield.

What is the most affordable Plato Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plato Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge and starts from $2,400.

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