Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Elgin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 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 May 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elgin
39
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 $1,937, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,370.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,731 |  9% | 91% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,975 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 29% | 70% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Century Oaks | $1,714 | |
College Green | $2,030 | |
Downtown Elgin | $2,299 | |
Gifford Park | $1,748 | |
Grant Park | $1,702 | |
Near West Elgin | $2,050 | |
Northeast Elgin | $2,200 | |
Parkwood | $2,100 | |
Southwest Elgin | $2,031 | |
Willow Lakes Estates | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,937 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,887 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,731
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
91%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
70%
Gifford Park
Average rent
$1,748
Near West Elgin
Average rent
$2,050
Northeast Elgin
Average rent
$2,200
Willow Lakes Estates
Average rent
$2,000
Southwest Elgin
Average rent
$2,031
Downtown Elgin
Average rent
$2,299
Grant Park
Average rent
$1,702
Parkwood
Average rent
$2,100
College Green
Average rent
$2,030
Century Oaks
Average rent
$1,714
Apartments
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,887
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
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
Equal to the the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, IL is 13% lower than the median rent in Aurora, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$2,100
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7%$2,450
23%$1,885
24%$2,200
69%$1,800
5%$2,400
12%$2,249
8%$2,340
2%$1,962
12%Discover rentals in Elgin, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
1253 Getzelman Dr #2N, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
292 Villa Street - 4 #4, Elgin, IL 60120
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
65 N Aldine St #2, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,499
House for rent
3d ago
1300 Getzelman Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$17,706
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2511 Watermark Ter, Elgin, IL 60124
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,950
Apartment 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Elgin townhouse for rent in Elgin
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1187 Leawood Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
4 beds
2 baths
$3,195
$3,095
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 7
5d+ ago
Verified
82 Northshore Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
1d ago
2511 Watermark Ter, Elgin, IL 60124
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Gifford Park house for rent in Elgin
314 E Chicago St #3, Elgin, IL 60120
Studio
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available May 13
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$17,706
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,195
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
82 Northshore Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grant Park apartment for rent in Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
1h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,195
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1187 Leawood Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
4 beds
2 baths
$3,195
$3,095
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 7
2d ago
3 3 Times Square Rd,, Elgin, IL 60120
1 bed
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1300 Getzelman Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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 May 23, 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 roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Elgin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin are Grant Park ($1,702/mo), Century Oaks ($1,714/mo), and Gifford Park ($1,748/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?
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).