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Springs At South Elgin
350 Gyorr AveSouth Elgin, IL 60177
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Elgin, IL from $1,025 (50 Rentals)
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Panton Mill Station
355 N La Fox StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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River Crossing
15-85 N Woodbury StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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401 Ann St
401 Ann StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Fox Ridge Apartments
643 Dean DrSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Marison Mill Suites
126 N Center StSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Fountain Square
50 S Grove AveElgin, IL 60120
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Fox River Crossing
300 N State StElgin, IL 60123
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Royal Ridge Apartments
237 Robert DrElgin, IL 60123
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River's Landing Apartments
3 Times SqElgin, IL 60120
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Alfamerica LLC-398 E Chicago St
398 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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19-25 Walker Pl
19-25 Walker PlElgin, IL 60120
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700 Bode Rd
700 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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342-350 S Belmont Ave
342-350 S Belmont AveElgin, IL 60123
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1698 Alison Dr
1698 Alison DrElgin, IL 60123
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Old Oaks Estates
850 Villa StElgin, IL 60120
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1459 Meyer St
1459 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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61 N Aldine Ave
61 N Aldine AveElgin, IL 60123
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620 W Highland Ave
620 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1539-1541 Meyer St
1539-1541 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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Part of PID: 9813701
34 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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33 Lynch St
33 Lynch StElgin, IL 60123
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70 S Chapel St
70 S Chapel StElgin, IL 60120
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1489 Meyer St
1489 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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520 Walnut Ave
520 Walnut AveElgin, IL 60123
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327 McClure Ave
327 McClure AveElgin, IL 60123
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255 N Spring St
255 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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10 N Gifford St
10 N Gifford StElgin, IL 60120
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313 Kathleen Dr
313 Kathleen DrElgin, IL 60123
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363 Prairie St
363 Prairie StElgin, IL 60120
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1529 Meyer St
1529 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
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350 E Chicago St
350 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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120-122 N Spring St
120-122 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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6 S Union St
6 S Union StElgin, IL 60123
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River West Commons
719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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Roseanne Apartments
401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Artspace Lofts - For Artists Only
51 S Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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39 Surrey Dr
51 Surrey DrElgin, IL 60123
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Burnham Schoolhouse
260 Center StElgin, IL 60120
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Torrey Pines Apartments
11-25 S Porter StElgin, IL 60120
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Burnham Manor - 62 & Over
1350 Fleetwood DrElgin, IL 60123
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Elgin Tower Lofts
100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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Westwind Tower
104 S State StElgin, IL 60123
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WC Kimball
52 N Crystal AveElgin, IL 60123
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Buena Vista Towers
222 Locust StElgin, IL 60123
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Center City Apartments
156 Division StElgin, IL 60120
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Buena Vista Apartments & Townhomes
1285 Fleetwood DrElgin, IL 60123
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1990 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
1990 Larkin AveElgin, IL 60123
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450 S Belmont Ave
450 S Belmont AveElgin, IL 60123
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831 Bode Rd
831 Bode RdElgin, IL 60120
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South Elgin, IL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Elgin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap South Elgin Studio Apartments | $1,632 | $1,025 | $2,003 |
| Cheap South Elgin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,175 | $3,121 |
| Cheap South Elgin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,372 | $3,929 |
| Cheap South Elgin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $2,289 | $4,411 |
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Cheapest Available South Elgin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in South Elgin, 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 $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Elgin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| River's Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Authentix South Elgin | Studio Horizon Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,547 |
| Westwind Tower | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,597 |
| Springs At South Elgin | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,644 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $1,736 |
| Seasons at Elgin | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Elgin, IL
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Elgin area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den Model at Fountain Square in the in the College Green neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Elgin apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft Model at River's Landing Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fountain Square | 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| River's Landing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Panton Mill Station | The Linden | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Seasons at Elgin | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Springs At South Elgin | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| Authentix South Elgin | Studio Horizon Courtyard | Studio ,1BA | $3.46 |
| Royal Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
| Westwind Tower | 1 BED, 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Elgin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Elgin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Elgin is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Elgin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Elgin Apartment is $1,235 at River's Landing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Elgin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Elgin is starting from $1,450 at River's Landing Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Elgin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs At South Elgin and starts from $2,539.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.