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  1. Building Photo - 1336 Summersweet Ln
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,850
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    Base Rent$2,850
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    Total Monthly Price$2,850

    1336 Summersweet Ln

    1336 Summersweet Ln, Bartlett, IL 60103
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  2. Building Photo - 217 Goldenrod Dr
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,000

    217 Goldenrod Dr

    217 Goldenrod Dr, Elgin, IL 60124

Elgin at a Glance

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Elgin, IL Apartments for Rent

Elgin is located 35 miles northwest of Chicago along the scenic Fox River and is known for its rich watchmaking heritage, having once housed the largest watch manufacturing facility in the nation. Those looking for apartments for rent in Elgin will find a mix of historic Victorian and Queen Anne-style homes alongside contemporary apartment communities in revitalized areas. The city's downtown district features preserved architecture now home to local dining and entertainment options, while the riverfront area offers recreational access along the Fox River Trail.

Renting in Elgin provides convenient access to major employment centers in the Chicago metropolitan area while maintaining a more affordable cost of living. The city offers diverse housing options across various neighborhoods, from downtown apartment communities near cultural venues like the Hemmens Cultural Center to residential areas near parks such as the 112-acre Lords Park. Commuters benefit from proximity to Interstate 90 and regional transportation routes, making travel to Chicago and surrounding suburbs straightforward. Local amenities include Elgin Community College, the Fox River Trail system connecting to forest preserves, and shopping and dining options throughout the city's commercial districts.

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Elgin High School

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Larkin High School

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Prairie Knolls Middle School

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Ellis Middle School

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Kimball Middle School

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Larsen Middle School

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Abbott Middle School

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Hillcrest Elementary School

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Elgin, IL

What are the average rent costs in Elgin, IL?

The average rent in Elgin, IL is $1,434.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,174.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,434.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is $1,690.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is $2,247.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Elgin, IL is $2,643.

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