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Authentix South Elgin
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$1,630 - $2,560
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$1,496 - $2,426
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Authentix South Elgin

1300 N Lancaster RdSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Springs At South Elgin
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$1,660 - $2,994
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$1,594 - $2,928
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Springs At South Elgin

350 Gyorr AveSouth Elgin, IL 60177
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Springs at St Charles
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$1,686 - $5,278
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$1,531 - $5,123
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Springs at St Charles

405 Smith RdSt. Charles, IL 60174
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306-314 Wilson Ave
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306-314 Wilson Ave

306-314 Wilson AveWest Chicago, IL 60185
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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

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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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Ashford at Geneva
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford at Geneva

390-420 Brittany CtGeneva, IL 60134
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WC Kimball
2 Bedroom Apartments

WC Kimball

52 N Crystal AveElgin, IL 60123

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Wayne, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wayne Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wayne, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wood Glen Senior Residences in the Alta Vista Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,136. Squire Village Apartments in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,156. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wayne apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
Squire Village Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,156
Orchard Hills ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,195
Royal Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
River's Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath 675 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,235
Haven St. CharlesA2.R - 1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,278
WestlineSTU-410Studio,1BA$1,284
Hanover Park Blu ApartmentsThe Lincoln1BR,1BA$1,445
Timber LakeCedar1BR,1BA$1,449
Fox Run ApartmentsShelby1BR,1BA$1,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayne, IL and Nearby

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wayne area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4BR/1.5BA Model at Squire Village Apartments in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value Wayne apartment is the Covington Model at The Township at St. Charles starting at $2,345 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Riverfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Squire Village Apartments4BR/1.5BA4BR,1.5BA$0.88
The Township at St. CharlesCovington3BR,2BA$1.70
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Authentix South Elgin2-2 BR Retreat Overlook2BR,2BA$1.98
Ashford at Geneva2B2BR,2BA$1.96
Pepper Valley Apartments2 BDR/2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.81
Orchard Hills ApartmentsD2BR,1BA$1.67
Timber LakeBirch2BR,1.5BA$2.05
River's Landing2 Bedroom 1 Bath 775 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.87
Wood Glen Senior ResidencesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayne Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wayne?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wayne is at Royal Ridge Apartments listed at $1,225.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wayne Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wayne Apartment is $1,136 at Wood Glen Senior Residences.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wayne is starting from $1,156 at Squire Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wayne Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The View Apartments St Charles and starts from $2,320.

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