Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 4, 2026
Average rent in
Southeast Elgin, Elgin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southeast Elgin
$2,424/mo
103%vs previous year
The average rent in Southeast Elgin is $2,424 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $474 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southeast Elgin
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southeast Elgin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southeast Elgin, Elgin, IL
Average rent prices in Southeast Elgin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 103% 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
Southeast Elgin, Elgin, IL
Rent prices in Southeast Elgin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southeast Elgin is $2,115, whereas a house costs $2,612. 1-bedroom apartments in Southeast Elgin run $2,049 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,812 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,958 | 14% | 51% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Elgin | $1,975 | |
Gifford Park | $2,049 | |
Grant Park | $2,065 | |
Near West Elgin | $2,450 | |
Southwest Elgin | $2,424 | |
Willow Lakes Estates | $2,022 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,115 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,612 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,812
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,958
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
51%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Downtown Elgin
Average rent
$1,975
Gifford Park
Average rent
$2,049
Grant Park
Average rent
$2,065
Near West Elgin
Average rent
$2,450
Southwest Elgin
Average rent
$2,424
Willow Lakes Estates
Average rent
$2,022
Apartments
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$2,612
The table above reflects average rent prices in Southeast Elgin, 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 Southeast Elgin, Elgin, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Southeast Elgin and Downtown Elgin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Southeast Elgin
24%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southeast Elgin, Elgin, IL is 23% higher than the median rent in Downtown Elgin, Elgin, IL.
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Frequently asked questions for Southeast Elgin, Elgin, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Southeast Elgin rental market.
How much is rent in Southeast Elgin?
The average rent in Southeast Elgin is $2,424 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southeast Elgin?
Average rent prices in Southeast Elgin have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 103% since last year.
How does Southeast Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southeast Elgin is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $474 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Southeast Elgin?
To comfortably afford rent in Southeast Elgin, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).