# Elgin, IL rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Elgin, IL is $1,872/mo across 5 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 6 months.

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Median overall rent across Elgin, IL's **5** mapped neighborhoods is **$1,872**, ranging from **$1,857** in **South Elgin 60177** to **$2,423** in **West Dundee 60118**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Elgin, IL with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $1,866 $1,866–$1,872 $1,872–$2,342 $2,342–$2,423 Over $2,423 No listings yet Streets

## 2 cheapest overall

- [1 South Elgin 60177](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Elgin%2060177) $1,857

- [2 Elgin 60120](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Elgin%2060120) $1,866

## 2 most expensive overall

- [1 West Dundee 60118](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20Dundee%2060118) $2,423

- [2 Elgin 60124](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Elgin%2060124) $2,342

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

Click a row to see apartments in that area.

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [South Elgin 60177](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Elgin%2060177) | $1,857 | 3 | | — |
| 2 | [Elgin 60120](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Elgin%2060120) | $1,866 | 2 | | — |
| 3 | [Elgin 60123](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Elgin%2060123) | $1,872 | 1 | | — |
| 4 | [Elgin 60124](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=Elgin%2060124) | $2,342 | 1 | | — |
| 5 | [West Dundee 60118](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20Dundee%2060118) | $2,423 | 1 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,902

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Elgin, IL over the last 3 months. Started at $2,090, ended at $1,902.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 2,090 |
| Aug | 2,104 |
| Aug | 2,102 |
| Aug | 2,085 |
| Sep | 2,048 |
| Sep | 2,005 |
| Sep | 2,007 |
| Sep | 2,019 |
| Oct | 1,936 |
| Oct | 1,929 |
| Oct | 1,894 |
| Oct | 1,897 |
| Oct | 1,850 |
| Nov | 1,902 |

[Full Elgin, IL price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/trends/)

## Compare Elgin, IL to nearby Illinois cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Elgin, IL

$1,872

This city

[Schaumburg, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/schaumburg-il/): $2,591 21 km away

[Aurora, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/aurora-il/): $1,870 29 km away

[Arlington Heights, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-heights-il/): $2,263 31 km away

[Naperville, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/naperville-il/): $2,172 35 km away

[Des Plaines, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/des-plaines-il/): $1,941 36 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Elgin, IL only counts toward Elgin, IL's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a Illinois median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Elgin, IL](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 6 months](https://average-rent.com/city/elgin-il/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Elgin, IL?

South Elgin 60177 is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Elgin, IL, with a median rent of $1,857 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Elgin, IL?

West Dundee 60118 is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Elgin, IL at a median of $2,423 per month.

How much is an apartment in Elgin, IL?

The median apartment in Elgin, IL rents for $1,872 per month across 5 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Elgin, IL?

The most affordable areas tracked are South Elgin 60177, Elgin 60120. Each has its own filtered listing on the Elgin, IL apartments page.