What is the average rent of an apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average rent of an apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,669 per month. This is about 14% lower than the national average.

What is the average rent of a house in Elgin, IL?

The average rent of a house in Elgin, IL is $2,750 per month. This is about 41% higher than the national average.

What is the average rent of a townhome in Elgin, IL?

The average rent of a townhome in Elgin, IL is $2,600 per month. This is about 33% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Elgin, IL?

In the last year, the average rent in Elgin, IL was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,725 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in Elgin, IL?

In the last year, the average rent in Elgin, IL was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $2,100 per month.

How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,450 per month. That is about $350 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

How many available rental listings are in Elgin, IL?

There are 93 available rental listings in Elgin, IL.

What are some neighborhoods in Elgin, IL?

Some neighborhoods in Elgin, IL include: Northeastern Elgin , Southeast Elgin , Southwest Elgin , Cobblers Crossing , Grant Park .

What are some zip codes in Elgin, IL?

Elgin, IL includes zip codes such as: 60120 , 60123 , 60124 , 60121 .

What are some cities near Elgin, IL?

Some nearby cities include: South Elgin , Sleepy Hollow , West Dundee , Plato Center , Gilberts . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

Elgin, IL Apartments For Rent

100 rentals

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$1,485/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
719 W Highland Ave #ee63ee0ee,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,900 - $3,400/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Fountain Square on the River | 50 S Grove Ave #316,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,945 - $2,410/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Seasons at Elgin | 2611 Hopps Rd #L-2635-201,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,950 - $2,950/mo
1-2 Beds
1-2 Baths
Watermark at The Grove | 2511 Watermark Ter #C302,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,100 - $3,400/mo
3-4 Beds
4-5 Baths
Princeton West Townhomes | 1212 Bradley Cir #300a0b68c,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,550 - $1,800/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Wing Park Apartments | 6 Tivoli Pl #2B-1Ba-950Sqft,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,370 - $2,310/mo
1-3 Beds
1 Bath
Blackhawk Apartment Homes | 926 Congdon Ave #909-24,
Elgin, IL 60120
PET FRIENDLY
$1,210/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
401 E Chicago St #baf12c6f3,
Elgin, IL 60120
PET FRIENDLY
$1,350/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1003 State St #100306,
Lemont, IL 60439
$1,722/mo
4 Beds
2 Baths
1137 Yew Ct #1,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft
456 Walnut Ave #1,
Elgin, IL 60123
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$2,750/mo
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,077 sqft
1142 Sebring Dr,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,200 sqft
1056 Woodhill Ct,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$2,900/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,300 sqft
370 Copper Springs Ln,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,350/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 sqft
300 Douglas Ave #300,
Elgin, IL 60120
PET FRIENDLY
$3,095/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,920 sqft
185 Pauline Dr,
Elgin, IL 60123
$2,700/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,700 sqft
1534 Keystone Ct,
Elgin, IL 60120
$2,600/mo
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,900 sqft
1603 Edinburgh Dr,
Bartlett, IL 60103
$2,800/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,906 sqft
705 Thornbury Rd,
Bartlett, IL 60103
PET FRIENDLY
$2,670/mo
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,608 sqft
11S524 Rachael Ct,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
FURNISHED
$17,743/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
908 Arthur Dr #ID1285092P,
Elgin, IL 60120
FURNISHED
$17,706/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
886 Arthur Dr #ID1285093P,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$1,875/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,228 sqft
465 Saint Charles St,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$2,800/mo
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,565 sqft
884 Dandridge Ct,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$2,850/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 sqft
409 McCarthy Rd,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,400/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
1596 Mark Ave #4,
Elgin, IL 60123
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$1,400/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
1596 Mark Ave #1,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$9,900/mo
4 Beds
4 Baths
1,981 sqft
260 Longview Dr,
Elgin, IL 60123
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$1,900/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 sqft
532 E Chicago St #2,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$9,900/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,050 sqft
535 Ashland Ave,
Elgin, IL 60123
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$1,650/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,158 sqft
203 Gertrude St #A,
Elgin, IL 60123
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$2,450/mo
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4 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
643 Villa St #TOP,
Elgin, IL 60120
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SENIOR HOUSING
$3,400/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 sqft
821 Voyage Way,
Elgin, IL 60124
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$1,400/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
800 sqft
1622 Mark Ave #9,
Elgin, IL 60123
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$1,650/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
850 sqft
515 Autumn Ct #102,
Elgin, IL 60123
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$2,750/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,758 sqft
217 Comstock Dr,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,800/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
700 Porter St #1,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$7,700/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,658 sqft
11S506 Lemont Rd,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,450/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
900 sqft
443 Jefferson Ave #4,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
801 Jefferson Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
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15 houses for rent in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,276 sqft
362 Chaparral Cir,
Elgin, IL 60120
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$3,000/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,320 sqft
708 McCarthy Rd,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
$5,600/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
3,265 sqft
13025 Silver Fox Dr,
Lemont, IL 60439
PET FRIENDLY
$2,850/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,420 sqft
3398 Cameron Dr,
Elgin, IL 60124
$2,800/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,800 sqft
714 Villa St,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,700/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
903 Logan Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
$2,650/mo
3 bd
2 ba
2,001 sqft
1993 Monday Dr,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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11 townhomes for rent in Elgin, IL
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$2,850/mo
2 bd
3 ba
1,944 sqft
11S495 Rachael Ct,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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$2,150/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,018 sqft
1060 Stillwater Rd,
Elgin, IL 60120
$2,450/mo
2 bd
3 ba
2,196 sqft
2444 Emily Ln #2444,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
615 Littleton Trl,
Elgin, IL 60120
$3,300/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,400 sqft
908 East St,
Lemont, IL 60439
$3,250/mo
3 bd
2 ba
2495 Emily Ln,
Elgin, IL 60124
$1,725/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,178 sqft
1816 W Highland Ave #C,
Elgin, IL 60123
$1,725/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,178 sqft
1816 W Highland Ave #C-1,
Elgin, IL 60123
$2,600/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,900 sqft
754 Thornbury Ct #1,
Bartlett, IL 60103
$1,200/mo
2 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
292 Villa St #6,
Elgin, IL 60120
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37 rentals with air conditioning in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,500/mo
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1 ba
826 Duncan Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$1,450/mo
1 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
1450 Getzelman Dr #1W,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
733 Jefferson Ave #U4,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$1,475/mo
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
1114 Ash Dr,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,650/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
75 N Lyle Ave #5,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,850/mo
2 bd
3 ba
1,944 sqft
11S495 Rachael Ct,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,450/mo
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
1121 Birch Dr,
Elgin, IL 60120
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22 rentals with a garage in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,500/mo
1 bd
1 ba
826 Duncan Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,650/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
75 N Lyle Ave #5,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,850/mo
2 bd
3 ba
1,944 sqft
11S495 Rachael Ct,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$2,150/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,018 sqft
1060 Stillwater Rd,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,700/mo
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
420 Prospect Blvd #1N,
Elgin, IL 60120
$2,450/mo
2 bd
3 ba
2,196 sqft
2444 Emily Ln #2444,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
615 Littleton Trl,
Elgin, IL 60120
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14 pet-friendly rentals in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
733 Jefferson Ave #U4,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,650/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
75 N Lyle Ave #5,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
615 Littleton Trl,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,700/mo
4 bd
1 ba
1,900 sqft
154 S Porter St,
Elgin, IL 60120
PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,450 sqft
371 Fulton St #2,
Elgin, IL 60120
NEW - 1 HR AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,276 sqft
362 Chaparral Cir,
Elgin, IL 60120
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$7,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,100 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Elgin, IL 60120
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15 houses for rent in Elgin, IL
NEW - 1 HR AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,276 sqft
362 Chaparral Cir,
Elgin, IL 60120
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
$3,000/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,320 sqft
708 McCarthy Rd,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
$5,600/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
3,265 sqft
13025 Silver Fox Dr,
Lemont, IL 60439
PET FRIENDLY
$2,850/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,420 sqft
3398 Cameron Dr,
Elgin, IL 60124
$2,800/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,800 sqft
714 Villa St,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,700/mo
4 bd
2 ba
1,600 sqft
903 Logan Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
$2,650/mo
3 bd
2 ba
2,001 sqft
1993 Monday Dr,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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11 townhomes for rent in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,850/mo
2 bd
3 ba
1,944 sqft
11S495 Rachael Ct,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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$2,150/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,018 sqft
1060 Stillwater Rd,
Elgin, IL 60120
$2,450/mo
2 bd
3 ba
2,196 sqft
2444 Emily Ln #2444,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
615 Littleton Trl,
Elgin, IL 60120
$3,300/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,400 sqft
908 East St,
Lemont, IL 60439
$3,250/mo
3 bd
2 ba
2495 Emily Ln,
Elgin, IL 60124
$1,725/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,178 sqft
1816 W Highland Ave #C,
Elgin, IL 60123
$1,725/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,178 sqft
1816 W Highland Ave #C-1,
Elgin, IL 60123
$2,600/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,900 sqft
754 Thornbury Ct #1,
Bartlett, IL 60103
$1,200/mo
2 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
292 Villa St #6,
Elgin, IL 60120
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37 rentals with air conditioning in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,500/mo
1 bd
1 ba
826 Duncan Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$1,450/mo
1 bd
1 ba
750 sqft
1450 Getzelman Dr #1W,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
733 Jefferson Ave #U4,
Elgin, IL 60120
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$1,475/mo
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
1114 Ash Dr,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,650/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
75 N Lyle Ave #5,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,850/mo
2 bd
3 ba
1,944 sqft
11S495 Rachael Ct,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,450/mo
2 bd
1 ba
825 sqft
1121 Birch Dr,
Elgin, IL 60120
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22 rentals with a garage in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$1,500/mo
1 bd
1 ba
826 Duncan Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,650/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
75 N Lyle Ave #5,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,850/mo
2 bd
3 ba
1,944 sqft
11S495 Rachael Ct,
Willowbrook, IL 60527
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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$2,150/mo
2 bd
2 ba
1,018 sqft
1060 Stillwater Rd,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,700/mo
2 bd
1 ba
800 sqft
420 Prospect Blvd #1N,
Elgin, IL 60120
$2,450/mo
2 bd
3 ba
2,196 sqft
2444 Emily Ln #2444,
Elgin, IL 60124
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
615 Littleton Trl,
Elgin, IL 60120
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14 pet-friendly rentals in Elgin, IL
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
526 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,750/mo
2 bd
1 ba
850 sqft
733 Jefferson Ave #U4,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,650/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
75 N Lyle Ave #5,
Elgin, IL 60123
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,600 sqft
412 Lemont St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,500/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,444 sqft
536 Ledochowski St,
Lemont, IL 60439
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,800/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
615 Littleton Trl,
Elgin, IL 60120
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,700/mo
4 bd
1 ba
1,900 sqft
154 S Porter St,
Elgin, IL 60120
PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
3 bd
1 ba
1,450 sqft
371 Fulton St #2,
Elgin, IL 60120
NEW - 1 HR AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,276 sqft
362 Chaparral Cir,
Elgin, IL 60120
PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$7,000/mo
4 bd
2 ba
2,100 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Elgin, IL 60120

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Elgin delivers easy suburban living—family-friendly, park-rich, with quick I‑90 and lively downtown. People like walkable parks, events, diverse neighbors, easy drives, and nearby shopping. People dislike uneven transit, rush-hour traffic, mixed school quality, and safety varies.

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3mo ago
"We have a lot people walking with their door not matter what time , my neighbor is really peaceful , inkivebromoibe here for the last 30 years . If I have to choice other place in houses , I choose elgin again "
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Juana Valencia
Resident
8mo ago
Southwest Elgin, Elgin
"It could be better, I see a lot of ice around, scary and makes us feel uncomfortable more restaurants and lounges needed"
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Amneey
Resident
1y ago
"Welcome to this neighborhood. Pets friendly and caring people . Safe and neat area, caring people. "
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Charles B
Resident
1y ago
"Use the meta to get downtown. There is no public transportation here. Roads are busy sometimes so you need to be careful. "
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NK
Resident
1y ago
"We love it here. Such a family friendly area. Amazing place to raise kids and feel safe! We are very grateful to live here."
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Bridget Loose
Visitor
1y ago
Gifford Park, Elgin
"Pace bus is great convenience for getting around town or next town over, I just think there needs to be something that notifies you if it’s being delayed or arriving early. "
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Jokie.deguzman1251999
Resident
1y ago
Southwest Elgin, Elgin
"i usually walk to nearby stores,restaurants, and gas stations. otherwise i drive my car or take a uber for far locations"
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Erik
Resident
2y ago
"There aren’t really events but it’s just a friendly safe neighborhood to be in And has schools near by and local stores "
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Imaadus
Resident
2y ago
"Love my neighborhood, it’s clean and save where I live! Schools are good. Nice well maintained parks"
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Jeanette
Resident
2y ago
College Green, Elgin
"I’ve lives in this neighborhood for about 3yrs and have had plenty of packages delivered with no issues and neighbors are pretty friendly around here. "
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Jess Jessica
Resident
2y ago
"There’s always something going on in downtown Elgin for every season/holiday/event. We have a Casino boat too for entertainment. "
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Jenjengu
Resident
2y ago
Eagle Heights, Elgin
"I love Elgin! It is a friendly, diverse community with great shopping, parks, and recreation. I feel the schools offer students wonderful education opportunities. "
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Trulia User
Resident
4y ago
"Only one entrance into the subdivision. Safe and adjacent to the Elgin Country Club. Homes well kept with beautiful landscaping. Low annual HOA with a few restrictions designed to maintain price integrity. "
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Yvonne B.
Resident
5y ago
"Pretty safe, beautiful scenery, we have lots of entertainment. Elgin has plenty parks and great restaurants "
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Jfairone
Resident
5y ago
"Nice neighborhood for families and pets, very walkable with sidewalks. Near library and good schools"
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Reuben A.
Resident
5y ago
"Great Town to love in all close by for shopping food clothing etc., It’s is the city in the suburbs!"
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Jfairone
Resident
5y ago
"Well kept for homes and friendly people. Near by shopping, restaurants good hospitals. Everything you need is close by"
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Maya S.
Resident
5y ago
Northeastern Elgin, Elgin
"Many families with children. Parents help Watch all kids. Right on bus line. Close to I-90. Grocery stores are nearby and lots of parks for kids to play at. "
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Jordan S.
Prev. Resident
5y ago
Near West Elgin, Elgin
"Certain parts of Elgin are great then small parts not so much but I give it a 8 out of 10 for also the lack of transportation."
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Samcasey92600
Resident
5y ago
"Dogs are very common in Elgin, and you usually will see plenty of other dogs while you walk your own. It’s nice, good ways to start up conversations and meet your neighbors. "
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Chure2002
Resident
5y ago
"i have no neighbors , quite street, closed to 24 hr Walgreens closed to 24 hr jewel osco, closed to everthing "
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Jaclyn B.
Resident
5y ago
"Decent neighborhood, nice neighbors. Good location close to highways and major roads. Grocery stores within driving distance. Would recommend for starter home area."
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Jaclyn B.
Resident
6y ago
"Decent neighborhood. Not walking distance to many things but driving distance is decent. Neighbors are nice and well kept grounds in my subdivision. Would recommend for family and friends. Close to expressways and major roadways. "
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Zzarate479
Resident
6y ago
"The 4th of July parade is so much fun,it last hours but is fun to watch the people that walk and do tricks and then the horses are even fun"
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Liz B.
Resident
6y ago
Gifford Park, Elgin
"People are always walking their dogs. The sidewalks are great and clean. People like this area for the historic district."
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Stephanie S.
Resident
6y ago
"it's nice there are different parts of town. mostly all nice areas. high school are not the best. I like the elementary schools "
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Nancytorres90
Resident
6y ago
College Park, Elgin
"Kids are safe here.. my kids are always outside playing soccer with the kids in the neighborhood and i feel safe letting them be."
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Dulce R.
Resident
6y ago
"Large fancy neighborhood surrounds the area. The townhomes are nice and spacious. The neighbors keep to themselves but are great neighbors and watch for strange vehicles. "
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Joshua D. P.
Resident
6y ago
Century Oaks, Elgin
"Lots of people have dogs. There are several dog parks in the area. There are plenty of housing options that are pet friendly. "
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Daniel E.
Resident
6y ago
"i see neightbors walking their dogs. having family cook outs and other events. great ambients to have your children grow in."
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Tstewy625
Resident
6y ago
"I’ve been here my whole entire life and I think the most unique part of Elgin is for the most part we get along! "
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Juanfyb 2.
Resident
6y ago
Southwest Elgin, Elgin
"They would like that it is a quiet neighborhood there’s not a lot of noise around and it’s a good place to walk around and clear your head"
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Co_wolf
Resident
6y ago
"I have a short commute to one of the 3 Metra stations in Elgin and take the train downtown every day."
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Austins03wrx
Resident
6y ago
Gifford Park, Elgin
"Good parts and bad parts but you will have to see the areas. Great small businesses and some great people"
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Mark W.
Resident
6y ago
Eagle Heights, Elgin
"It's not too bad. Most people are pretty friendly and nice. Noise isn’t too bad and most people will help each other when they need it. "
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Maradona J.
Resident
6y ago
Cobblers Crossing, Elgin
"I live in this neighborhood for over a month, very peaceful and pleasant. The street always clean, and welcome.."
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Cousinkimkimmie
Resident
6y ago
College Green, Elgin
"sexual offenders in thier area and be aware of crime light up thier homes and lock doors dont let kids walk home.alone "
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Jessica G.
Resident
6y ago
"Nightmare on Chicago street every year for Halloween is a huge even held in downtown Elgin! There is also many events held throughout the year "
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Tracie B. N.
Resident
6y ago
Lords Park, Elgin
"Very nice people and quiet neighborhood. Shopping within walking distance as well as pace bus stop going into downtown Elgin"
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Geneva R.
Resident
7y ago
"well we have things for the kids to do like play basketball and football the girls play volleyball and rope. and my sit around and just talk and play board games that's what we do in are community for are kids and young kid's."
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Average Rent Trends in Elgin, IL

Rent in Elgin, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent decreased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.

Month	Average rent
Jul 2025	$1,950
Aug 2025	$1,975
Sep 2025	$2,100
Oct 2025	$1,750
Nov 2025	$1,985
Dec 2025	$1,925
Jan 2026	$1,925
Feb 2026	$1,850
Mar 2026	$1,925
Apr 2026	$1,695
May 2026	$1,800
Jun 2026	$1,750

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,450	$1,750	$2,695	$2,800	$1,850
Townhomes	—	$2,222	$2,750	$2,450	$2,600
Apartments and Condos	$1,300	$1,700	$2,006	$3,000	$1,650
Houses	—	$3,400	$2,650	$2,800	$2,750

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Elgin, IL

What is the average rent of an apartment in Elgin, IL?
The average rent of an apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,669 per month. This is about 14% lower than the national average.
What is the average rent of a house in Elgin, IL?
The average rent of a house in Elgin, IL is $2,750 per month. This is about 41% higher than the national average.
What is the average rent of a townhome in Elgin, IL?
The average rent of a townhome in Elgin, IL is $2,600 per month. This is about 33% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Elgin, IL?
In the last year, the average rent in Elgin, IL was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,725 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Elgin, IL?
In the last year, the average rent in Elgin, IL was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $2,100 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Elgin, IL?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,450 per month. That is about $350 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Elgin, IL?
There are 93 available rental listings in Elgin, IL.
What are some neighborhoods in Elgin, IL?
Some neighborhoods in Elgin, IL include: Northeastern Elgin, Southeast Elgin, Southwest Elgin, Cobblers Crossing, Grant Park.
What are some zip codes in Elgin, IL?
Elgin, IL includes zip codes such as: 60120, 60123, 60124, 60121.
What are some cities near Elgin, IL?
Some nearby cities include: South Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, Plato Center, Gilberts. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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