South Elgin, IL rental market

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Last updated June 25, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Elgin, IL is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

-$400

Year-over-year change

+$400

Available rentals

23

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $4,499.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,1001
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,8002
$1,9002
$2,0004
$2,1002
$2,3001
$2,4004
$2,5002
$2,6003
$2,7003
$2,8002
$2,9001
$3,0001
$3,4001
$4,400+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $400 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,095$2,050
Feb$2,700$2,468
Mar$1,750$2,100
Apr$2,500$2,100
May$1,950$2,495
Jun$2,000$2,000
Jul$2,300No data
Aug$2,350No data
Sep$1,950No data
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$1,925No data
Dec$2,100No data

Market temperature

The South Elgin, IL rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in South Elgin, IL is 20% higher than the national average.

South Elgin, ILvs.

$2,400

$2,006

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in South Elgin, IL?

The average rent in South Elgin, IL is $2,400.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in South Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in South Elgin, IL is $1,707 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL is $1,600 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL is $1,990 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL is $2,800 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Elgin, IL is $2,500 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in South Elgin, IL?

Houses in South Elgin, IL rent between $1,100 - $4,499 with an average rent of $2,400.

8. How has the rent in South Elgin, IL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in South Elgin, IL increased by $400

9. How much has the rent in South Elgin, IL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in South Elgin, IL decreased by $400

10. How many available rentals are there in South Elgin, IL?

There are currently 23 rentals available in South Elgin, IL.

11. How do rent prices in South Elgin, IL compare with the national average?

The average rent in South Elgin, IL is $2,400 — 19.64% higher the national average of $2,006.

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