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Rental Market Trends in South Elgin, IL

What is the average rent in South Elgin, IL?

$1,932/month

Average Rent

811 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in South Elgin, IL is $1,932 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making South Elgin one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Elgin, you can expect to pay about $1,710 per month for a studio, $1,932 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,030 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,845 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,710/month
623 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,932/month
811 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,030/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,845/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,738/month
1,664 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Elgin, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $76 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 2025
Legend
2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Elgin, IL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Elgin, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in South Elgin is $1,932, you’ll want to make about $6,440 per month or $77,280 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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South Elgin, IL

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Apartment communities in South Elgin we think you'll love

Seasons at Elgin

Seasons at Elgin

2611 Hopps Rd,
Elgin, IL 60124

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,775 - $3,195

Springs At South Elgin

Springs At South Elgin

350 Gyorr Ave,
South Elgin, IL 60177

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,702 - $2,920

Panton Mill Station

Panton Mill Station

355 N La Fox St,
South Elgin, IL 60177

1-2 Beds | $1,887 - $3,134

856 Carnoustie Ct

856 Carnoustie Ct

856 Carnoustie Ct,
Elgin, IL 60123

3 Beds | $2,690

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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