Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
South Elgin, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Elgin
$2,600/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in South Elgin is $2,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Elgin
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Elgin rentals at each price point
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 decreased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 $1,845, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in South Elgin run $1,625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | No Change |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,245 | No Change | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,336 | 2% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 8% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 30% | - |
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 | $1,845 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 4% | 11% | |
Houses | $2,875 | 11% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,336
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
30%
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
$1,845
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
8%
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
37%higher than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Elgin, IL is 8% higher than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
11%$2,295
4%$2,895
7%$1,750
32%$2,642
15%$1,970
9%$1,750
1%$1,700
8%$2,395
2%$2,295
2%$2,415
2%$2,400
18%Discover rentals in South Elgin, IL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Elgin
1590 N La Fox St #1, South Elgin, IL 60177
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Elgin
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South Elgin
1025 Manchester Ct #1025, South Elgin, IL 60177
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South Elgin
313 Windsor Ct #D, South Elgin, IL 60177
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Condo for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
25 Melrose Ct, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South Elgin
1025 Manchester Ct #1025, South Elgin, IL 60177
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Elgin
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
1308 Jenna Dr #A, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
25 Melrose Ct, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South Elgin
1025 Manchester Ct #1025, South Elgin, IL 60177
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Elgin
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
$2,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South Elgin
1308 Jenna Dr #A, South Elgin, IL 60177
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House 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 $2,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Elgin?
Average rent prices in South Elgin have decreased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
How does South Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Elgin is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $104,000/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).