What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Elgin, IL?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Elgin. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Elgin, IL?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Elgin. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Elgin. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IL from $1,030

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Elgin, IL?

There are 205 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

234 Villa St #4, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,025/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 380 sq ft
234 Villa St #4Elgin, IL 60120
861 Bode Rd #2B, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath
861 Bode Rd #2BElgin, IL 60120
839 Jefferson Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
839 Jefferson AveElgin, IL 60120
608 Cooper Ave #1, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,200/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
608 Cooper Ave #1Elgin, IL 60120
Chicago Place Apartments, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,255/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
Chicago Place ApartmentsElgin, IL 60120
1289 Abbott Dr #1, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,270/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 720 sq ft
1289 Abbott Dr #1Elgin, IL 60123
116-118 Center Street, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,295/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
116-118 Center StreetElgin, IL 60120
Squire Village Apartments, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,308+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 4 units available
Squire Village ApartmentsElgin, IL 60120
507 Grace St #LWR, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
507 Grace St #LWRElgin, IL 60120
821 Bode Rd #8, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 616 sq ft
821 Bode Rd #8Elgin, IL 60120
1596 Mark Ave #4, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1596 Mark Ave #4Elgin, IL 60123View units
275 Silver Ct #1, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
275 Silver Ct #1Elgin, IL 60123
1469 Meyer St #6, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,450/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1469 Meyer St #6Elgin, IL 60123
1450 Getzelman Dr #2E, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,450/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
1450 Getzelman Dr #2EElgin, IL 60123
1469-1479 Meyer St, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,450/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
1469-1479 Meyer StElgin, IL 60123
Mercy River West Commons, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,485/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
Mercy River West CommonsElgin, IL 60123
1335 Abbott Dr #3, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,495/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1335 Abbott Dr #3Elgin, IL 60123
603 Mill St #B, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,495/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 720 sq ft
603 Mill St #BElgin, IL 60123
33 N Jane Dr #5, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 758 sq ft
33 N Jane Dr #5Elgin, IL 60123
418 Saint Charles St #B, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
418 Saint Charles St #BElgin, IL 60120View units
1281 Abbott Dr #2E, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 890 sq ft
1281 Abbott Dr #2EElgin, IL 60123
119 Tennyson Ct #3, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,500/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
119 Tennyson Ct #3Elgin, IL 60120
Sonora Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
Elgin, ILElgin, IL 60124
Blackhawk Apartment Homes, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,535+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 28 units available
Blackhawk Apartment HomesElgin, IL 60120
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1856 Mark Ave #6, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,550/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
1856 Mark Ave #6Elgin, IL 60123
Wing Park Apartments, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,550+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
Wing Park ApartmentsElgin, IL 60123
1380 Getzelman Dr #2W, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,575/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
1380 Getzelman Dr #2WElgin, IL 60123
1640 Mulberry Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,600/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 3,348 sq ft
1640 Mulberry LnElgin, IL 60123
1210 Robinwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,600/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,000 sq ft
1210 Robinwood DrElgin, IL 60123
256 Michigan St #C, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,600/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
256 Michigan St #CElgin, IL 60120
1105 Morton Ave #1, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,650/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 763 sq ft
1105 Morton Ave #1Elgin, IL 60120
50 S Grove Ave #210, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 745 sq ft
50 S Grove Ave #210Elgin, IL 60120View units
511 Center St #UPR, Elgin, IL 60120
$1,700/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
511 Center St #UPRElgin, IL 60120
1812 W Highland Ave #A-1, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,725/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,178 sq ft
1812 W Highland Ave #A-1Elgin, IL 60123View units
1816 W Highland Ave #C-1, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,725/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,178 sq ft
1816 W Highland Ave #C-1Elgin, IL 60123
2099 Vernon Dr #2, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,740/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
2099 Vernon Dr #2Elgin, IL 60123
1143 Bayside Rd #149, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,750/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 938 sq ft
1143 Bayside Rd #149Elgin, IL 60123
1149 Bayside Rd #148, Elgin, IL 60123
$1,750/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 938 sq ft
1149 Bayside Rd #148Elgin, IL 60123
Seasons at Elgin, Elgin, IL 60124
$1,795+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 32 units available
Seasons at ElginElgin, IL 60124
1 Month Free
Watermark at The Grove, Elgin, IL 60124
$1,799+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 41 units available
Watermark at The GroveElgin, IL 60124
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