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Location

271 Douglas Ave #1, Elgin, IL 60120, USA|Northeast Elgin

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Grant Born

CitiLeases Property Group

(847) 999-4203

Property Overview

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Things you’ll love

  • Fireplace
  • Images available
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 271 Douglas Ave #1, Northeast Elgin

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningFireplace
Hardwood FloorIn Unit Storage

Appliances

MicrowaveRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 271 Douglas Ave #1

HomeApartments in Elgin 271 Douglas Ave #1, Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Super Studio Loft Downtown Elgin! This place was completely redone within the past year! It features a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, real hardwood flooring throughout, and a beautiful new bathroom with ceramic tile. Everything here is new, and the location is perfect! Just steps from Downtown Elgin and the Fox River, you can walk to restaurants, coffee shops, festivals, parks, and everything downtown has to offer. Inside, you'll love the soaring ceilings, antique fireplace, and gorgeous vintage millwork dating back to 1892, when the building was originally constructed. New lighting throughout makes this a bright, happy place to call home! Rent is just $1,395 per month, and only $85/month covers water, sewer, trash, gas, and free on-site laundry. That's just $1,480 total per month, and a $1,480 security deposit moves you in! Enjoy free private off-street parking. Pets are welcome with no additional pet deposit—just $25/month for cats or $45/month for dogs. Get in early—this one will rent quickly! Call today and enter 271 to have a showing link sent directly to your cellphone. This beautiful 1890 historic building is walking distance from everything. It's sits on a safe, quiet street in one of Elgin's most sought after neighborhoods.


Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 271 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features available
Images available
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Pet friendly
Rentals at this address allow pets

Address details

NeighborhoodNortheast Elgin
Zip code60120
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Northeast Elgin

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Northeast Elgin
Elgin
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Elgin
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,599
September 2024$1,429
October 2024$1,402
November 2024$1,737
December 2024$1,910
January 2025$1,904
February 2025$1,668
March 2025$1,485
April 2025$1,622
May 2025$1,444
June 2025$1,250
July 2025$1,292
August 2025$1,635
September 2025$1,585
October 2025$1,563
November 2025$1,429
December 2025$1,439
January 2026$1,346
February 2026$1,445
March 2026$1,619
April 2026$1,361
May 2026$1,303
June 2026$1,387
July 2026$1,434
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Northeast Elgin
MonthMedian Rent
August 2017$750
December 2017$860
January 2018$873
February 2018$763

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$55,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 271 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL.
4 years ago$1,2952 bed1 bath
6 years ago$9952 bed1 bath
7 years ago$8951 bed1 bath
8 years ago$9902 bed1 bath
9 years ago$7901 bed1 bath
9 years ago$9252 bed1 bath
9 years ago$8351 bed1 bath
10 years ago$8952 bed1 bath

Schools near 271 Douglas Ave #1

Ronald D O'Neal Elementary School

510 franklin blvd

elgin, IL, 60120

K-6Public
C-

Jerri Hoffmann Child & Family Center

229 lake marian rd

carpentersville, IL, 60110

PK, KPublic

District 54 Early Learning Center

520 e schaumburg rd

schaumburg, IL, 60194

PKPublic

Marletta Darnall Schaumburg Child & Family Center

725 east schaumburg rd

schaumburg, IL, 60194

PKPublic

District 158 Early Childhood Center

10910 reed rd

lk in the hls, IL, 60156

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Northeast Elgin | Elgin, IL

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Elgin near 271 Douglas Ave #1

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 271 Douglas Ave #1, Elgin

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Other units at this address

271 Douglas Ave Elgin, IL

Occupied

3

1 Bed

1 Bath

$895

Listed by Grant Born
Days on market: 2556
Gorgeous one bedroom and great deal at $895 plus $65 for all utilities except electric. All brand new windows! This unit is warm, bright, and nostalgic with soaring 10 foot ceilings and has recently been renovated throughout! New light fixtures, beautifully restored vintage floors...even a turn of the century fireplace! This home is absolutely stunning and will go fast! Newer range/oven, recently rehabbed bath, and charm that you'll never find in a typical apartment! Call 847-999-4203 and enter 271 for a showing or visit citileases. com The building has undergone renovations to restore it to it's turn of the century charm. This is the best location in Downtown Elgin!

Occupied

5

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,295

Listed by Grant Born
Days on market: 238
$1395 Rent is discounted $100 monthly to $1295 for January 1st. This prime top floor penthouse loft sits right next to Downtown Elgin and has three separate rooms and soaring 10 foot ceilings! All original hardwood floors, huge bay windows, vintage fireplace, antique glass French doors lead to the bedroom. Utilities add $85 for water, sewer, trash, gas, and free onsite laundry. That's $1380 total and $1380 Security Deposit. This place is super cool and is priced to rent quickly so schedule your showing early if possible. Pets are ok with no extra deposit, $35 monthly fee. Off street parking is included. Call and enter 271 to schedule a showing! The building has undergone renovations to restore it to it's turn of the century charm. This is the best location in Downtown Elgin!

Occupied

6

2 Beds

1 Bath

$895

Listed by Grant Born
Days on market: 3662
Updated charming corner unit in loft-style vintage gem. Gut rehabbed bathroom with ceramic tile and all new fixtures. Adorable new kitchen with ceramic floor, new countertops, fixtures and appliances. Newer carpet and freshly painted throughout. Turn-of-the-century original trim and built in cabinetry. You can't beat $895 for a 2 bedroom, all utilities included except electric! Pet Friendly. We require credit, criminal, and eviction background check. This one will go quickly: well qualified tenants only! Text/Call 847-999-4203 our automated system will verify if you're qualified then book your viewing! This vintage Elgin landmark sits right next to Downtown in the Elgin Historical District. It is literally steps from The Centre pool and recreation facility, the new library, shops, restaurants, the Hemmens auditorium, and more! The building is undergoing renovations to restore it to it's turn of the century charm and all apartments are being redone. This is the best location in Elgin!

Occupied

2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,075

Listed by Grant Born
Days on market: 2234
This cozy Downtown Elgin loft has vintage hardwood floors throughout, soaring ceilings, all new windows, all new retro bath with beautiful ceramic tile! Spacious deck out back for your summer barbecue. Adjacent bonus room can be used as an office or storage unit. Parking is on site and we are pet friendly. Rent is just $1075 plus $65/mo for all utilities except electric. Get in early, this one will go quickly! Showings one day only. Call 847-999-4203 and enter 271 or visit www citileases com The building has undergone renovations to restore it to it's turn of the century charm. This is the best location in Downtown Elgin!

Occupied

4

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,465

Listed by Grant Born
Days on market: 781
Cozy Downtown Elgin 2 Bedroom Loft is perfect for a couple or small family looking for a beautiful new space! Everything is almost new in here: appliances, kitchen, bathroom vanity and fixtures, luxury hardwood vinyl flooring and new carpet too. One larger bedroom and one small bedroom/den. Just $1465 and $85 monthly covers water/sewer/trash/gas and now FREE in-building laundry! You pay electric only. $1550 Total. Pets are welcome for $35 monthly, private off street parking included. Check it our soon the location is great and it will go quickly. 847-999-4203 and enter 271 for a showing or visit Citileases com The building has undergone renovations to restore it to it's turn of the century charm. This is the best location in Downtown Elgin!

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