Last updated
Average Rent in South Elgin 60177 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in South Elgin 60177, Elgin, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,090/mo
Lowest Available
$1,612/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
60
available now
South Elgin 60177 vs Elgin, IL Average
South Elgin 60177 is cheaper than the Elgin, IL average by $37/mo (2%). The citywide average is $2,127/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in South Elgin 60177?
As of July 2026, the average rent in South Elgin 60177 is $2,090 per month across 3 apartment communities and 60 available units.
The most affordable option is Authentix South Elgin starting at $1,612/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,112/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,825/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,246/mo.
Prices range from $1,612 to $2,866 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 22 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in South Elgin 60177
Rent Prices by Apartment in South Elgin 60177
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentix South Elgin | $1,612/mo | $1,931/mo | 25 | 4.7 |
| Springs at South Elgin | $1,750/mo | $2,287/mo | 26 | 4.5 |
| Panton Mill Station | $1,750/mo | $1,965/mo | 9 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in South Elgin 60177
What is the average rent in South Elgin 60177?
Is rent going up or down in South Elgin 60177?
What is the cheapest apartment in South Elgin 60177?
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Elgin 60177?
How many apartments are available in South Elgin 60177?
What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Elgin 60177?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$84,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,090/mo.
Comfortable income
$100,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,612/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in South Elgin 60177 is $88,316 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South Elgin 60177
Overall prices in South Elgin 60177 runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by South Elgin 60177's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,090 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,711/mo |
Population
114,106
Median household income
$88,316
Census median rent
$1,260/mo
Rent as % of income
28.5%
Median age
36.3
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for South Elgin 60177 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Explore South Elgin 60177 Apartments
Browse all 3 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.