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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL

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Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    318
    Today

    851 Lorlyn Drive Unit 1A, West Chicago, IL 60185
    1 BED $845
    2 BEDS $1,000+

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Apartments Under $1,100

  • A kitchen with white appliances and wooden floors.
    179
    Today

    413 N. Main, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    STUDIO $1,000+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    438
    Today

    637 Burns Street Dupage, Carol Stream, IL 60188
    1 BED $1,075+
    2 BEDS $1,250+
    3 BEDS $1,700

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    377
    Today

    21W547 North Avenue, Lombard, IL 60148-1190
    1 BED $1,230+
    2 BEDS $1,400

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  • a living room with grey couches and purple curtains
    27
    Today

    230 Mcmillan Court, Cortland, IL 60112
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,289
    3 BEDS $1,491
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    37
    Today

    926 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
    1 BED $1,290+
    2 BEDS $1,565+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,500

  • 1627 Country Lakes Dr 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    391
    Today

    1627 Country Lakes Dr, Naperville, IL 60563
    1 BED $1,400+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with leather furniture and a tv
    73
    Today

    1706 Forest Cove Dr., Mount Prospect, IL 60056
    1 BED $1,404+
    2 BEDS $1,623+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    70
    3 days ago

    30W041 Flamenco Court, Naperville, IL 60563
    1 BED $1,477+
    2 BEDS $1,793+
  • an open kitchen and living room with a dining area and a couch
    85
    Today

    280 Spring Hill Dr, Roselle, IL 60172
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,495
    2 BEDS $1,865

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a living room with a leather couch and a fireplace
    64
    Today

    2400 S Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    1 BED $1,562+
    2 BEDS $1,992+

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  • a living room with a blue couch and a table
    120
    Today

    2200 Hassell Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,565+
    2 BEDS $1,760+

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a living room with a dining room table and a ceiling fan
    69
    Today

    148 Gladstone Dr #101, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
    2 BEDS $1,755+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs and a fireplace
    25
    Today

    1395 Skyridge Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    1 BED $1,772
    2 BEDS $1,785
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    67
    Today

    1110-1112 W. Hawthorne St., Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    2 BEDS $1,800

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  • a living room with a chair and a tv on the wall
    44
    Today

    28294 Ferry Road, Warrenville, IL 60555
    1 BED $1,881+
    2 BEDS $2,358
    3 BEDS $3,318
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Getting around in Elgin, IL

36 /100
Car-Dependent
25 /100
Some Transit
30 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 36, Transit Score®: 25, Bike Score®: 30

Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in Elgin, IL on RentCafe?

There are 72 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Elgin, IL were last updated on 20 Nov 2025.

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

The average Elgin, IL cheap apartment size is 876 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Elgin, IL are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in Elgin, IL offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Elgin, IL? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Elgin, IL has never been easier. We feature 157 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Elgin, IL average. What is a cheap rent in Elgin, IL? The average apartment rent in Elgin is $1,693 per month so any rental south of $1,355 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Elgin, IL rents go as low as $845/mo.

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