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Last updated on August 23, 2026
Average rent in
Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Southwest Elgin
$2,299/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Southwest Elgin is $2,299 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $374 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southwest Elgin
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southwest Elgin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL
Average rent prices in Southwest Elgin have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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
Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL
Rent prices in Southwest Elgin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southwest Elgin is $1,845, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Southwest Elgin run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,847 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,995 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Gifford Park | $1,845 | |
Grant Park | $2,152 | |
Lake In The Hills Estates | $2,195 | |
Near West Elgin | $2,125 | |
Northeast Elgin | $2,050 | |
Southeast Elgin | $2,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,845 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 |  1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,847
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Gifford Park
Average rent
$1,845
Grant Park
Average rent
$2,152
Near West Elgin
Average rent
$2,125
Northeast Elgin
Average rent
$2,050
Southeast Elgin
Average rent
$2,050
Lake In The Hills Estates
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,845
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwest 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 Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Southwest Elgin and Gifford Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Southwest Elgin
19%higher than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL is 25% higher than the median rent in Gifford Park, Elgin, IL.
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Frequently asked questions for Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Southwest Elgin rental market.
How much is rent in Southwest Elgin?
The average rent in Southwest Elgin is $2,299 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southwest Elgin?
Average rent prices in Southwest Elgin have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Southwest Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southwest Elgin is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $374 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Southwest Elgin?
To comfortably afford rent in Southwest Elgin, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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).