Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Elgin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elgin
$1,950/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Elgin is $1,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $25 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elgin
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elgin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elgin, IL
Average rent prices in Elgin have decreased by 4% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,745 | 4% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 |  1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,062 | 14% | 44% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Century Oaks West | $2,036 | |
College Green | $2,200 | |
Downtown Elgin | $1,662 | |
Eagle Heights | $2,024 | |
Gifford Park | $1,865 | |
Grant Park | $1,850 | |
Near West Elgin | $2,007 | |
Northeast Elgin | $2,024 | |
Parkwood | $1,850 | |
Willow Lakes Estates | $1,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,822 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,062
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
44%
Downtown Elgin
Average rent
$1,662
Willow Lakes Estates
Average rent
$1,950
Gifford Park
Average rent
$1,865
Near West Elgin
Average rent
$2,007
College Green
Average rent
$2,200
Century Oaks West
Average rent
$2,036
Grant Park
Average rent
$1,850
Eagle Heights
Average rent
$2,024
Parkwood
Average rent
$1,850
Northeast Elgin
Average rent
$2,024
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
1%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,266
$1,700
20%$1,825
6%$2,300
8%$2,397
2%$1,890
7%$2,170
7%$1,800
11%$2,095
12%$2,250
1%$2,550
11%$2,230
6%Discover rentals in Elgin, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 10
14h ago
Grant Park apartment for rent in Elgin
603 Mill St, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Grant Park apartment for rent in Elgin
603 Mill St #B, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gifford Park apartment for rent in Elgin
119 Tennyson Ct #3, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
23h ago
2511 Watermark Ter, Elgin, IL 60124
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$2,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elgin townhouse for rent in Elgin
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elgin apartment for rent in Elgin
40 Du Page Ct #502, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Elgin apartment for rent in Elgin
40 Du Page Ct #206, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1225 Sebring Cir, Elgin, IL 60120
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,880
House for rent
Available Jul 11
3d ago
Verified
1116 Candlewood Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
221 Little Peninsula Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
19h ago
Century Oaks house for rent in Elgin
5 beds
5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Aug 28
3d ago
Verified
1116 Candlewood Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
221 Little Peninsula Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,530
$2,320
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 12
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,935
$2,515
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,935
$2,515
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,530
$2,320
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 12
1d ago
418 Saint Charles St, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 3 Times Square Rd,, Elgin, IL 60120
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,025–$1,235
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 $1,950 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elgin?
Average rent prices in Elgin have decreased by 4% 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 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elgin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin are Downtown Elgin ($1,662/mo), Grant Park ($1,850/mo), and Parkwood ($1,850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elgin?
To comfortably afford rent in Elgin, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elgin?
September offers the lowest rents in Elgin with approximately 11% savings compared to December, which sees the highest prices. June is the most competitive month with higher demand, while December has the least competition.
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).