Elgin, IL rental market
What is the average rent in Elgin, IL?
Last updated June 21, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Elgin, IL is $1,850.
Average rent
$1,850
Month-over-month change
+$55
Year-over-year change
-$8
Available rentals
92
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $825 to $17,743.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 5 |
| $1,200 | 5 |
| $1,300 | 9 |
| $1,400 | 13 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 11 |
| $1,700 | 11 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 10 |
| $2,800 | 8 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 5 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $9 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,999 | $1,925 |
| Feb | $1,989 | $1,850 |
| Mar | $1,725 | $1,925 |
| Apr | $1,725 | $1,695 |
| May | $1,750 | $1,800 |
| Jun | $1,775 | $1,750 |
| Jul | $1,950 | No data |
| Aug | $1,975 | No data |
| Sep | $2,100 | No data |
| Oct | $1,750 | No data |
| Nov | $1,985 | No data |
| Dec | $1,925 | No data |
Market temperature
The Elgin, IL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Elgin, IL is 8% lower than the national average.
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