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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,583 | $1,025 | $1,790 |
South Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $826 | $2,195 |
| South Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $967 | $2,800 |
| South Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $1,800 | $3,195 |
| South Elgin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,032 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Elgin, IL is found at Seasons at Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood and is 998 square feet priced from $2,195. Springs At South Elgin has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 857 square feet and currently listed start at $1,986. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Elgin:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons at Elgin | 1G | 998 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Designer Overlook | 857 Sq Ft | $1,986 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | 845 Sq Ft | $1,663 |
| Authentix South Elgin | 1 BR Retreat Courtyard | 712 Sq Ft | $1,735 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,305 |
As of February 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Elgin, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,305 at Royal Ridge Apartments in the Edgewater neighborhood. The second most affordable South Elgin 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR Retreat Overlook Model at Authentix South Elgin starting at $1,640 in the Valley View neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Elgin is currently $1,826. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Elgin:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,305 |
| Authentix South Elgin | 1 BR Retreat Overlook | $1,640 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Beech | $1,663 |
| Springs At South Elgin | 1 BR Grand Courtyard | $1,926 |
| Seasons at Elgin | 1B | $1,945 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Elgin is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,305.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Elgin is $1,826.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Elgin is a 998 square feet unit starting from $2,195 at Seasons at Elgin.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Elgin is currently 753 sq ft.
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