Cheap Homes for Rent in South Elgin, IL from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 17 S Channing St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 S Channing St, Unit 3

17 S Channing St
ElginIL60120
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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property at 8 N State St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8 N State St, Unit UPPER

8 N State St
ElginIL60123
property at 10 N State St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 N State St, Unit Upper

10 N State St
ElginIL60123

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South Elgin, IL Local Guide

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. Authentix South Elgin in the Valley View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,464. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Elgin apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon OverlookStudio,1BA$1,464
Panton Mill StationThe Beech1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Elgin, IL

As of August 19, 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 BR Designer Courtyard Garage Model at Springs At South Elgin starting at $2,472 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Elgin apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Springs At South Elgin2 BR Designer Courtyard Garage2BR,2BA$2.33
Seasons at Elgin1C1BR,1BA$2.80
Panton Mill StationThe Linden1BR,1BA$2.38
River's Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.83
Authentix South ElginStudio Horizon CourtyardStudio ,1BA$2.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Elgin

What type of rentals are currently available in South Elgin?

There are currently 118 Apartments for Rent in South Elgin, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,415. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Elgin ranging from $1,150 to $6,130.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Elgin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Elgin ranges from $1,150 to $6,130 with an average monthly rent of $2,496.

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