Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Elgin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elgin
$2,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Elgin is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elgin
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elgin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elgin, IL
Average rent prices in Elgin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Elgin, IL
Rent prices in Elgin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elgin is $1,825, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,838 | 19% | 60% | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 | 4% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 |  1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | 6% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,125 | 73% | 112% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Century Oaks | $2,120 | |
Downtown Elgin | $2,045 | |
Eagle Heights | $1,950 | |
Gifford Park | $2,071 | |
Grant Park | $2,037 | |
Northeast Elgin | $2,050 | |
Southeast Elgin | $2,550 | |
Southwest Elgin | $2,000 | |
Valley Creek Southwest | $2,295 | |
Willow Lakes Estates | $2,166 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,825 | 27% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 40% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,838
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,125
Last 30 days
73%
Last year
112%
Willow Lakes Estates
Average rent
$2,166
Downtown Elgin
Average rent
$2,045
Gifford Park
Average rent
$2,071
Century Oaks
Average rent
$2,120
Eagle Heights
Average rent
$1,950
Grant Park
Average rent
$2,037
Northeast Elgin
Average rent
$2,050
Southwest Elgin
Average rent
$2,000
Valley Creek Southwest
Average rent
$2,295
Southeast Elgin
Average rent
$2,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
27%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
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.
How does rent in Elgin, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elgin and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elgin
3%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, IL is 10% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
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18%$2,200
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7%$1,895
20%$2,147
3%$2,500
17%$2,200
1%Discover rentals in Elgin, IL
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elgin
292 Villa Street - 6 #6, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
1300 Getzelman Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
1300 Getzelman Dr #6, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
Gifford Park house for rent in Elgin
119 Tennyson Ct #3, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
31W742 Il Route 58, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
801 N Mclean Blvd #320, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,915
House for rent
8h ago
2511 Watermark Ter, Elgin, IL 60124
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$2,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elgin townhouse for rent in Elgin
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1225 Sebring Cir, Elgin, IL 60120
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,015
House for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Verified
1149 Bayside Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1167 Candida Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
3 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
221 Little Peninsula Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1149 Bayside Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1167 Candida Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
3 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
221 Little Peninsula Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1225 Sebring Cir, Elgin, IL 60120
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,015
House for rent
Available Jul 9
8h ago
2511 Watermark Ter, Elgin, IL 60124
1 bed
1 bath
$1,945–$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Condo for rent in Elgin
438 Villa St #3, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
418 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
418 Saint Charles St #B, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Elgin, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Elgin rental market.
How much is rent in Elgin?
The average rent in Elgin is $2,000 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elgin?
Average rent prices in Elgin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elgin is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elgin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin are Eagle Heights ($1,950/mo), Southwest Elgin ($2,000/mo), and Grant Park ($2,037/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elgin?
To comfortably afford rent in Elgin, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elgin?
One-bedroom apartments in Elgin averaged around $1,800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units also averaged around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's various neighborhoods.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).