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Rental Market Trends in Elgin, IL

What is the average rent in Elgin, IL?

$1,455/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

Elgin, IL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Elgin, IL is $1,455 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,645/month, which means Elgin rent prices are 12% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Elgin average $946 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,455 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,708 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $2,403 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$946/month
299 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,455/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,708/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,403/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,118/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,500/month
1,298 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,905/month
863 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,996/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,712/month
1,844 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elgin, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $48 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Elgin, IL
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elgin, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Northeast Elgin-Cook, Southwest Elgin and Northwest Elgin are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Elgin-Cook
$1,577/month
698 Sq Ft
Southwest Elgin
$1,939/month
833 Sq Ft
Northwest Elgin
$2,015/month
789 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Northwest Elgin, Southwest Elgin and Northeast Elgin-Cook are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elgin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Elgin
$2,015/month
789 Sq Ft
Southwest Elgin
$1,939/month
833 Sq Ft
Northeast Elgin-Cook
$1,577/month
698 Sq Ft

Which Elgin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Elgin with the most apartments available are Northwest Elgin, Southwest Elgin and Northeast Elgin-Cook .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Elgin
$2,015/month
789 Sq Ft
Southwest Elgin
$1,939/month
833 Sq Ft
Northeast Elgin-Cook
$1,577/month
698 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elgin, IL?

Because the average rent in Elgin is $1,455, you’ll want to make about $4,850 per month or $58,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Elgin, IL

461 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Elgin, IL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Elgin, IL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Northeast Elgin-Cook

Elgin, IL

Northwest Elgin

Elgin, IL

Studio
$774/month
$721/month
One Bedroom
$1,500/month
$1,781/month
Two Bedroom
$1,620/month
$2,031/month
Three Bedroom
$3,067/month
$2,150/month
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Seasons at Elgin

2611 Hopps Rd,
Elgin, IL 60124

$1,695 - $3,195

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926 Congdon Ave,
Elgin, IL 60120

$1,375 - $2,954

1-3 Beds

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Hunter Ridge Apartments

1068 Todd Farm Dr,
Elgin, IL 60123

$1,375 - $2,500

1-3 Beds

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Princeton West Townhomes

1212 Bradley Cir,
Elgin, IL 60120

$3,100 - $3,400

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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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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