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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL

1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL. 80 Rentals Available
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How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Elgin, IL on RentCafe?

There are 20 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Elgin, IL were last updated on 4 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average Elgin, IL 1 bedroom apartment size is 395 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL

You’re searching for one bedroom apartments in Elgin, IL and wondering how to go about it to save time and money? Currently there are 80 apartments available for rent, from $1,295 to $6,148 with an average living space of 991 Sqft. Whether you’re searching for a one bedroom efficiency that offers the basics or a one bedroom furnished apartment for a bit more comfort, finding just the right apartment can be a little challenging. Now if you’re also on a budget, finding an affordable 1 bedroom that is better than just good enough, could be the struggle of the year. Plus, there are 1-bedroom apartments in low-rise buildings, or in high-rises, there are 1-bedroom apartments plus a den, or tiny 1 bedrooms with little wiggle room. There are brand new modern apartment buildings and landmark historic buildings. You certainly have a lot to consider.

Hunting Down the Cheap Ones

Remember the times when your mother was telling you that money doesn’t grow on trees? Now you’re browsing through our selection of single bedroom apartments and you suddenly realize: she was right. Again. As annoying as that may be, when you’re paying monthly rent with hard earned money, hunting down cheap one bedroom apartments suddenly makes sense. Use the search tools to sort rent prices in ascending order. Make sure to come back and check daily if there are new listings in Elgin, IL . If you find a good deal, act fast and apply instantly. Currently our cheapest apartments in the Elgin, IL start at $1,295. But there are many deals to be found in as many as 25 listings for rent. Tip: you can save your search and we will e-mail to you when new apartments and floor plans become available.