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Prices and availability in Elgin, IL were last updated on 12 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Elgin, IL are: Blackhawk Apartment Homes, 39 Surrey Drive, 1208 Kenneth Cir, 1212 Larkin and 558 Franklin Boulevard, Unit #2.

The average rent in Elgin, IL is $1,558.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is between $1,300 and $2,109.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is between $1,530 and $2,847.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is between $1,641 and $2,882.

In Elgin, 28% of the residents are renting compared to 72% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Elgin's rentals, 69% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Elgin is 43 years old, with 21% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 87% are garden-style apartment communities, 17% are mid-sized buildings, and 13% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Elgin are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.