Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
South Elgin, IL

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Elgin, IL is $2,143. This is +13%, or $243, higher than the national average.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,143

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Elgin, IL is $2,143. This is +13%, or $243, higher than the national average.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
88%
10%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

82%
18%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Elgin, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Elgin, IL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Elgin, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Elgin, IL is $1,902. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL costs about $1,636 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,952. Houses for rent in South Elgin, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,725.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,450

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,800

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,295

No Change

-

Studio

$1,295

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

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.

Compare rent prices in South Elgin, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in South Elgin, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Algonquin, IL.

South Elgin

Median rent price$2,143
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,207
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Elgin, IL is 3% lower than the median rent in Algonquin, IL.

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Condo for rent in South Elgin

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in South Elgin

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287 Kingsport Dr, South Elgin, IL 60177

3 beds

3 baths

$2,800

$2,700

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302 Kingsport Dr Unit 302 #302 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in South Elgin

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3 beds

2 baths

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