Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Elgin, IL

Median rent

Median rent in South Elgin

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in South Elgin is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Elgin

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Elgin rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Elgin, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Elgin, IL

Average rent prices in South Elgin have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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 South Elgin, IL

Rent prices in South Elgin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Elgin is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Elgin run $1,744 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,031.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$1,975

7%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,800

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$6,500

7%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Elgin, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Elgin and Algonquin by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Elgin

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Elgin, IL is 26% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

Discover rentals in South Elgin, IL

South Elgin Il, 60177 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

South Elgin Il, 60177

1016 Manchester Ct, South Elgin, IL 60177

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

1236 Sandhurst Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Elgin

Condo for rent

708 Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in South Elgin

MULTI_FAMILY - South Elgin, IL

708 Michigan Ave, South Elgin, IL 60177

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Elgin, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the South Elgin rental market.

How much is rent in South Elgin?

The average rent in South Elgin is $2,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Elgin?

Average rent prices in South Elgin have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does South Elgin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Elgin is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Elgin?

To comfortably afford rent in South 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 South Elgin?

South Elgin offers excellent options for pet owners, with 77% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage makes it relatively easy to find accommodations for your furry companions in this Illinois community.

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).

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