What is the average apartment size in South Elgin?

The average size for a South Elgin, IL apartment is 977 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Elgin?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in South Elgin is $2,140 per month, a 4.53% increase from last year’s average of $2,047.

What is the average apartment size in South Elgin?

The typical apartment in South Elgin offers about 977 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Elgin, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Elgin?

The typical rent budget in South Elgin ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Elgin?

In South Elgin, 19% of households rent while 81% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Elgin is $2,140, a 4.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,047.

One-bedroom apartments provide 799 square feet for $1,832, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,391 offer 1,127 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Elgin, IL

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,140	977 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,832	799 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,391	1,127 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Elgin, IL rent trends

Rental prices in South Elgin, IL have increased by 4.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,047 to $2,140.

What's the typical rent budget in South Elgin, IL?

The largest share of rentals in South Elgin, IL (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Elgin, IL?

1,580 or 19% of the households in South Elgin, IL are renter-occupied while 6,867 or 81% are owner-occupied.

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How South Elgin Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Elgin	$2,140
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Chicago	$2,461
Aurora	$1,856
Evanston	$2,577
Oak Park	$2,176
Rockford	$1,260
Lombard, IL	$1,986
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,968
Schaumburg, IL	$1,926
Lisle, IL	$1,854
Palatine, IL	$1,822
Elgin, IL	$1,667
Saint Charles, IL	$2,043
Crystal Lake, IL	$1,948

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Elgin apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.