Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 8, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Century Oaks | $1,695 | |
Downtown Elgin | $2,072 | |
Gifford Park | $1,652 | |
Near West Elgin | $1,995 | |
North Country Knolls | $2,015 | |
Northeast Elgin | $2,250 | |
Southeast Elgin | $1,969 | |
Southwest Elgin | $2,021 | |
Valley Creek Southwest | $1,891 | |
Willow Lakes Estates | $1,750 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,025 | 2% | No Change |
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%
Downtown Elgin
Average rent
$2,072
Near West Elgin
Average rent
$1,995
Gifford Park
Average rent
$1,652
Northeast Elgin
Average rent
$2,250
Willow Lakes Estates
Average rent
$1,750
Century Oaks
Average rent
$1,695
Valley Creek Southwest
Average rent
$1,891
North Country Knolls
Average rent
$2,015
Southwest Elgin
Average rent
$2,021
Southeast Elgin
Average rent
$1,969
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
2%
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.
Median rent prices in Elgin, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aurora, IL.
Elgin
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, IL is 11% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
801 Mclean Boulevard #320, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
2d ago
1300 Getzelman Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
1300 Getzelman Dr #4, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
4d ago
1135 Royal Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
1135 Royal Blvd Apt 2n #2N, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
775 Jefferson Ave #3, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 24
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
5d+ ago
Gifford Park condo for rent in Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Dec 12
11h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$26,219
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2511 Watermark Ter, Elgin, IL 60124
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elgin apartment for rent in Elgin
40 Du Page Court ##406, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3 Times Square, Elgin, IL 60120
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
1450 Getzelman Dr Apt 2e #2E, Elgin, IL 60123
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
558 Franklin Blvd #2, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Northeast Elgin house for rent in Elgin
1105 Morton Ave #3, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
3d ago
401 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,210
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
128 Longford Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
4 beds
2 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Gifford Park condo for rent in Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Dec 12
1d ago
2511 Watermark Ter, Elgin, IL 60124
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Elgin
200 Goldenrod Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Nov 15
3d ago
401 East Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,210
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elgin apartment for rent in Elgin
40 Du Page Court ##406, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
128 Longford Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
4 beds
2 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Elgin
200 Goldenrod Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elgin
1246 Shawford Way, Elgin, IL 60120
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
1300 Getzelman Dr #4, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elgin
3831 Currant Ln, Elgin, IL 60124
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Elgin
774 Terrace Ct Apt T #T, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
2d ago
1300 Getzelman Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3 Times Square, Elgin, IL 60120
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1135 Royal Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
775 Jefferson Ave #3, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
558 Franklin Blvd #2, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elgin
1246 Shawford Way, Elgin, IL 60120
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
1135 Royal Blvd Apt 2n #2N, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
801 Mclean Boulevard #320, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent