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Rental Market Trends in South Elgin, IL

What is the average rent in South Elgin, IL?

$1,796/month

Average Rent

759 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in South Elgin, IL is $1,796 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means South Elgin rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in South Elgin, you can expect to pay about $1,641 per month for a studio, $1,796 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,944 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,439 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,641/month
599 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,796/month
759 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,944/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,439/month
1,343 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,786/month
1,793 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Elgin, IL
Last Updated January 2026
$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
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in South Elgin is $1,796, you’ll want to make about $5,986 per month or $71,832 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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Seasons at Elgin

Seasons at Elgin

2611 Hopps Rd,
Elgin, IL 60124

$1,790 - $3,195

Studio - 3 Beds

Springs At South Elgin

Springs At South Elgin

350 Gyorr Ave,
South Elgin, IL 60177

$1,626 - $2,584

Studio - 3 Beds

Authentix South Elgin

Authentix South Elgin

1300 N Lancaster Rd,
South Elgin, IL 60177

$1,547 - $2,542

Studio - 3 Beds

Panton Mill Station

Panton Mill Station

355 N La Fox St,
South Elgin, IL 60177

$1,687 - $2,453

1-2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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