Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Average rent in
Elgin, IL

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Last updated on January 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elgin, IL is $1,937. This is +2%, or $37, higher than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,937

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

43

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Elgin, IL is $1,937. This is +2%, or $37, higher than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%
60%
4%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

70%
30%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Elgin, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Elgin, IL have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Elgin, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,100. Houses for rent in Elgin, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,025.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,400

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,700

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,085

11%

42%

Studio

$1,580

3%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$1,580

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,085

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elgin, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Elgin, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Elgin, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aurora, IL.

Elgin

Median rent price$1,937
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,180
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, IL is 11% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.

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801 Mclean Boulevard #320 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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801 Mclean Boulevard #320, Elgin, IL 60123

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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Getzelman - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Getzelman

1300 Getzelman Drive, Elgin, IL 60123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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1300 Getzelman Dr #4, Elgin, IL 60123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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Royal - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Royal

1135 Royal Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

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1135 Royal Blvd Apt 2n #2N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elgin

1135 Royal Blvd Apt 2n #2N, Elgin, IL 60123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

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775 Jefferson Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elgin

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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Available Nov 24

530 Locust St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Near West Elgin house for rent in Elgin

530 Locust St #1, Elgin, IL 60123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

Available Dec 12

23 N Channing St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gifford Park condo for rent in Elgin

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

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