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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL
144 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $1,500

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    725 W. Bode Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    STUDIO $1,354+
    1 BED $1,323+
    2 BEDS $1,551+
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    2225 Pepper Valley Dr, Geneva, IL 60134
    1 BED $1,350
    2 BEDS $1,675
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    926 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
    1 BED $1,355+
    2 BEDS $1,660+
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    2300 Glendale Terrace, Hanover Park, IL 60133
    1 BED $1,370+
    2 BEDS $1,645+
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    869 Jefferson Street, Elgin, IL 60121
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    725 W. Bode Circle, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    STUDIO $1,354+
    1 BED $1,323+
    2 BEDS $1,551+
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    900-966 Locust Dr, Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118
    1 BED $1,425
    2 BEDS $1,625
    3 BEDS $2,175
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    2200 Hassell Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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    1 BED $1,465+
    2+ BEDS $1,800+
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    a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinetsat Fox Run Apartments, St. Charles, IL, 60174 a bedroom with a bed and a potted plantat Fox Run Apartments, St. Charles, IL, 60174
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    145 Walnut Dr, St. Charles, IL 60174
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    1 BED $1,499+
    2 BEDS $1,925+
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    Property reviews
    4/5 Micah O. on Jun 22, 2023

    Neighborhood is nice, very convenient location. Staff is always helpful and plesant. Apartments are being renovated so the company is invested in the property equity.

    4/5 John E. on May 2, 2023

    Definitely a great location. Really nice people that work here.

Apartments Under $1,700

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    2344 John Smith Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60194
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,500
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    1395 Skyridge Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    1 BED $1,500
    2 BEDS $1,765
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    1637 Carlemont Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    1 BED $1,575
    2 BEDS $1,930
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    355 N La Fox Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
    1 BED $1,638+
    2 BEDS $1,817+
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    201 N Tyler Road, St. Charles, IL 60174
    STUDIO $1,649+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2+ BEDS $1,845+
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    2400 Millbrook Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102
    1 BED $1,690+
    2 BEDS $2,416+

Apartments Under $1,900

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    1010 Knollwood Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60194
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,726+
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    390 Brittany Court, Geneva, IL 60134
    1 BED $1,776+
    2 BEDS $1,838+
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    100 Lakeside Drive, St. Charles, IL 60174
    1 BED $1,795+
    2 BEDS $2,120+
    3 BEDS $2,755+
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    1000 Geneva Road, St Charles, IL 60174
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    1 BED $1,885
    2+ BEDS $2,042

Apartments Under $2,100

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    1421 Carolina Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193
    1 BED $1,922+
    2 BEDS $2,025+
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    1690 Covington Ct., St. Charles, IL 60174
    1 BED $1,957+
    2 BEDS $2,005+

Apartments Under $2,300

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    2600 Prairie Winds Dr., St. Charles, IL 60174
    1 BED $2,224+
    2 BEDS $2,562+
    3 BEDS $2,915+

Apartments Under $2,700

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    1 N. Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,735+
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    1212 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
    Income Restricted
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    2291 Flagstone Lane, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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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

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 144 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 $1,558 per month so any rental south of $1,246 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Elgin, IL rents go as low as $1,323/mo.

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