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Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL under $1500


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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,335+
    Base rent
    926 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1208 Kenneth Cir 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1208 Kenneth Cir

    1208 Kenneth Cir, Elgin, IL 60120
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,445
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    4.0 (70)
    2300 Glendale Terrace, Hanover Park, IL 60133
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,458
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    Villages At Canterfield

    4.5 (9)
    50 Canterfield Pkwy, W, West Dundee, IL 60118
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  • Rewards Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,500
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    Spring Hill

    3.5 (13)
    900-966 Locust Dr, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118
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  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,495+
    Total monthly cost
    4.0 (4)
    201 N Tyler Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
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  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,449+
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    Lakehaven Apartments

    4.5 (9)
    732 Bluff Street, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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  • 1 bd $825
    2 bd $1,000+
    Base rent
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    Riverwoods Apartments

    851 Lorlyn Drive Unit 1A, West Chicago, IL 60185
    Pet friendly • Pool • Patio/Balcony
  • 1 bd $1,075+
    2 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
    637 Burns Street Dupage, Carol Stream, IL 60188
    Pool • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,424+
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    Carol Stream Crossing

    535 Thornhill Dr, Carol Stream, IL 60188
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  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,400+
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    Autumn Run Apartments

    3.5 (105)
    1627 Country Lakes Dr, Naperville, IL 60563
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  • 1 bd $1,500
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    Hawthorne Apartments

    3.5 (9)
    1110-1112 W. Hawthorne St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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  • Rent specials 7 units available
    1 bd $1,420+
    Base rent
    4.0 (63)
    325 Ramblewood Dr., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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  • Studio $1,433+
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    Lilac Station

    4.0 (15)
    101 South Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148
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  • Only 2 units left
    2 bd $1,425
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Cortland Estates

    4.5 (7)
    230 Mcmillan Court, Cortland, IL 60112
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When were prices and availability in Elgin, IL last updated?

Prices and availability in Elgin, IL were last updated on 14 Nov 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Elgin, IL?

In Elgin 28% of the housing is rented out compared to 72% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Elgin's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 69% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in Elgin, IL under $1,500

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,500?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 53 apartments for rent in Elgin, IL on which you’ll spend less than $1,500. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $1,500

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,500. The average rental size in Elgin, IL is 876 Sqft, but the $1,500 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.