Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
South Elgin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Elgin
$1,897/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in South Elgin is $1,897 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $33 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Elgin
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Elgin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Elgin, IL
Average rent prices in South Elgin have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,945, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in South Elgin run $1,886 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,409 | 3% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 7% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,125 | 30% | 60% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Elgin, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,945 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,687 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,875 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,409
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,125
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
60%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Elgin, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
12%
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
2%lower than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Elgin, IL is 21% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
5%$2,400
3%$2,700
19%$2,033
14%$2,400
21%$1,710
10%$1,800
11%$1,700
4%$2,500
20%$2,365
6%$2,500
40%$2,450
33%Discover rentals in South Elgin, IL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
281 Hickory Ln #281, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Verified
295 Woodridge Circle #B, South Elgin, IL 60177
2 beds
2 baths
$2,170
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
69 Melrose Ct, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
295 Woodridge Circle #B, South Elgin, IL 60177
2 beds
2 baths
$2,170
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
281 Hickory Ln #281, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
69 Melrose Ct, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
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 $1,897 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Elgin?
Average rent prices in South Elgin have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does South Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Elgin is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $33 less 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 $76,000/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?
Based on our current listings, South Elgin welcomes pet owners with 72% of rental apartments accommodating furry companions. With an average of about 29 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 21 pet-friendly apartments each month.
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).