What is the average apartment size in South Elgin?

The average size for a South Elgin, IL apartment is 925 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Elgin?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in South Elgin is $1,949 per month, a 5.46% decrease from last years average of $2,062.

What is the average apartment size in South Elgin?

The typical apartment in South Elgin offers about 925 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Elgin, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Elgin?

The typical rent budget in South Elgin ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Elgin?

In South Elgin, 19% of households rent while 81% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Elgin is $1,949, a 5.46% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,062.

One-bedroom apartments provide 744 square feet for $1,734, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,104 offer 1,070 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,254 sq ft) for $2,421, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Elgin, IL

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,949	925 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,734	744 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,104	1,070 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,421	1,254 sq. ft.

South Elgin, IL rent trends

Rental prices in South Elgin, IL have decreased by 5.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,062 to $1,949.

What's the typical rent budget in South Elgin, IL?

The largest share of rentals in South Elgin, IL (59%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Elgin, IL?

1,580 or 19% of the households in South Elgin, IL are renter-occupied while 6,867 or 81% are owner-occupied.

How South Elgin Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
South Elgin	$1,949
Chicago	$2,454
Oak Park	$2,266
Evanston	$2,598
Naperville	$2,093
Skokie	$2,149
Aurora	$1,876
Champaign	$1,685
Dekalb	$1,105
Peoria	$1,209
Lombard	$1,989
Lisle	$1,885
Villa Park	$2,134
Schaumburg	$1,938
Saint Charles, IL	$1,981
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,941
Crystal Lake, IL	$2,007
Elgin, IL	$1,670
Glen Ellyn, IL	$1,860
Palatine, IL	$1,907
Rolling Meadows, IL	$1,750

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Elgin apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.