Squire Village Apartments
1146 Yew Ct,
Elgin, IL 60120
$1,156 - $1,722
2-4 Beds
Southeast Elgin-Cook
Elgin, IL
Southeast Elgin-Cook - Elgin, IL Area Guide
A suburban neighborhood with outdoor amenities
Outdoors
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Riverside
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Located to the east of the Fox River, Southeast Elgin-Cook is a fast-growing neighborhood in Illinois. The community has access to two major roads, the Elgin Bypass and Highway 25, with Downtown Eglin being less than a mile away. Renters will love the proximity to trails and the river, with hiking, biking, and kayaking opportunities year-round at Lords Park, Westridge Park, and James Pate Philip State Park. Family-friendly amenities include a Christmas-themed water park called Santa's Village Azoosment and Water Park, Bartlet Nature Center, and bowling and trampoline parks. There are a variety of charming cafes, casual dining, and Chicago-style pizza joints around the neighborhood. Affordable to luxury apartments are available for renters to live in.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Southeast Elgin-Cook is $861 for one bedroom, $1,121 for two bedrooms, and $1,341 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southeast Elgin-Cook has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
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1 BR
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644 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$861/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,414 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,121/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,493 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,341/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southeast Elgin-Cook - Elgin, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Southeast Elgin-Cook - Elgin, IL, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Southeast Elgin-Cook - Elgin, IL are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Southeast Elgin-Cook - Elgin, IL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bluff Spring Fen Nature Preserve
- Villa Olivia Ski Area
- Lords Park
- Elgin Public Museum
- James 'Pate' Philip State Park
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 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.