Downtown Elgin

Elgin, IL

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Downtown Elgin - Elgin, IL

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Founded in 1836, the busy city of Elgin sits 35 miles northwest of Chicago and incorporates more than 1,600 acres of open parkland. Wandering through the city's downtown neighborhood is a journey through time, as historic architecture nestles between modern structures. Rentals in central Elgin, some of which sit beside the sparkling Fox River, include Victorian buildings and modern townhomes.

Warmer days in Elgin call for a visit to Al's Cafe and Creamery on Dupage Court, where lunch options like flavorful schnitzel and freshly prepared salads satisfy enthusiastic appetites. Try Al's chocolate malt for a cool, sweet dessert and a little energy boost on a hot afternoon. Restaurant choices for supper include the Toom Toom Thai Restaurant on South Grove Avenue. Fresh Thai curry, crispy crab Rangoon, and savory potstickers make Toom Toom a top choice for locals.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Elgin is $2,774 for a studio, $1,576 for one bedroom, $2,183 for two bedrooms, and $3,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Elgin has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 1,123 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,774/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 755 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,576/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,189 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,183/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,530 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,100/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Lords Park
  • Elgin Public Museum
  • Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
  • Bluff Spring Fen Nature Preserve
  • Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Downtown Elgin

Elgin Tower Lofts

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago St,
Elgin, IL 60120

$1,280 - $1,940 | 1-2 Beds

Fountain Square

Fountain Square

50 S Grove Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120

$1,900 - $3,500 | 1-3 Beds

10-12 S Geneva St

10-12 S Geneva St

10-12 S Geneva St,
Elgin, IL 60120

$950 | 1 Bed

189 S Grove Ave

189 S Grove Ave

189 S Grove Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120

$2,400 | 2 Beds

318 North St

318 North St

318 North St,
Elgin, IL 60120

$1,550 | 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Downtown Elgin

318 North St

318 North St,
Elgin, IL 60120

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,550

30 S Du Bois Ave

30 S Du Bois Ave,
Elgin, IL 60123

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,989

681 Lincoln Ave

681 Lincoln Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120

4 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $2,500

7 Timber Trail

7 Timber Trail,
Streamwood, IL 60107

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $2,790

681 Lincoln Ave

681 Lincoln Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120

4 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $2,500

681 Lincoln Ave

681 Lincoln Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,500

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