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Rental Market Trends in South Elgin, IL

What is the average rent in South Elgin, IL?

$1,813/month

Average Rent

759 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in South Elgin, IL is $1,813 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/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 $1,652 per month for a studio, $1,813 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,015 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,627 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,652/month
599 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,813/month
759 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,015/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,627/month
1,343 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

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $44 more per month.

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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Wildmeadow is the most affordable neighborhood in South Elgin.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wildmeadow
$1,769/month
686 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Wildmeadow is the most expensive neighborhood in South Elgin.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wildmeadow
$1,769/month
686 Sq Ft

Which South Elgin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in South Elgin with the most apartments available is Wildmeadow .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wildmeadow
$1,769/month
686 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in South Elgin is $1,813, you’ll want to make about $6,043 per month or $72,516 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

2611 Hopps Rd,
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$1,790 - $3,195

Studio - 3 Beds

Springs At South Elgin

Springs At South Elgin

350 Gyorr Ave,
South Elgin, IL 60177

$1,743 - $2,776

Studio - 3 Beds

Authentix South Elgin

Authentix South Elgin

1343 Comstock Rd,
South Elgin, IL 60177

$1,420 - $2,668

Studio - 3 Beds

Panton Mill Station

Panton Mill Station

355 N La Fox St,
South Elgin, IL 60177

$1,713 - $2,286

1-2 Beds

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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