South Elgin, IL rental market
What is the average rent in South Elgin, IL?
Last updated August 11, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Elgin, IL is $2,875.
Average rent
$2,875
Month-over-month change
+$575
Year-over-year change
+$1,025
Available rentals
17
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,464 to $5,499.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 7 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $1,025 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,095 | $2,050 |
| Feb | $2,700 | $2,466 |
| Mar | $1,750 | $2,100 |
| Apr | $2,500 | $2,100 |
| May | $1,950 | $2,495 |
| Jun | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Jul | $2,300 | $2,400 |
| Aug | $2,350 | $2,875 |
| Sep | $1,950 | No data |
| Oct | $2,100 | No data |
| Nov | $1,925 | No data |
| Dec | $2,100 | No data |
Market temperature
The South Elgin, IL rental market temperature is HOT. 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 South Elgin, IL is 44% higher than the national average.
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