Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL

Prices and availability in Elgin, IL were last updated on 5 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Elgin, IL are: Blackhawk Apartment Homes, 869 Jefferson Street, 1815 Sheffield Dr Elgin, IL 60123, 374 Jay St Elgin, IL 60120 and 1212 Larkin.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is between $1,440 and $2,622.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is between $1,641 and $3,116.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is between $1,440 and $3,400.

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.

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.