South Elgin

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South Elgin, IL

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Suburban town rests where tradition meets the future.

Suburban Commuter Family-Friendly Riverside

Sliced by the Fox River and Route 31, less than an hour away from Chicago, is South Elgin. A quiet town with deep tradition, South Elgin keeps an eye on the future. With ample recreational and entertainment opportunities, there is something for everyone in South Elgin.

Renting in South Elgin affords you the option to take a ride on an old-time trolley car at the Fox River Trolley Museum and learn about a unique time in American history. Cast your fishing line at any of the parks on the Fox River, jump around at the Epic Air Trampoline Park, and participate in the popular Riverfest in South Elgin.

South Elgin is in close proximity to major transportation corridors, with access to five Amtrak stations within 30 miles, Pace bus routes, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport as well as Routes 31 and 20. Traveling and commuting has never been easier.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Elgin, IL is $1,680 for a studio, $1,855 for one bedroom, $1,961 for two bedrooms, and $2,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Elgin has increased by 7.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,855/month
811 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Corron Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

540 Students

10
out of 10

Fox Meadow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

582 Students

5
out of 10

Willard Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

366 Students

4
out of 10

Clinton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

555 Students

3
out of 10

Kenyon Woods Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

905 Students

5
out of 10

South Elgin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,844 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve
  • Brewster Creek Forest Preserve
  • Creek Bend Nature Center
  • James 'Pate' Philip State Park
  • Hawthorne Hill Nature Center

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.