Rare opportunity!
This spacious 3-bedroom unit (also easily used as a 2-bedroom) occupies the entire first floor of one of Elgin's most iconic vintage homes. Recently renovated, it's truly one of a kind.
Enjoy a large front and back yard, a charming wraparound front porch, and an additional back porch perfect for summer grilling. Inside, you'll find beautiful stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Gleaming original hardwood floors run throughout.
Private off-street parking is included. Rent is just $2,080, plus $85 monthly to cover all utilities and landscaping ($2,165 total). Pets are welcome for a $35 monthly fee.
Schedule your showing soon this one will rent quickly!
This is one of the most stunning historic homes in the Chicagoland area. Once a single family home, it now consists of 3 vintage apartment homes.
Apartment for rent
$2,080/mo
278 Douglas Ave APT 1, Elgin, IL 60120
3beds
1,400sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Fireplace
What's special
Entire first floorOriginal hardwood floorsIn-unit washer and dryerCharming wraparound front porchBeautiful stainless steel appliancesAdditional back porch
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Range/Oven, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lawn, Range/Oven
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Elgin
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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8/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,080+9.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
12/3/2024 | Listing removed | $1,895$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
11/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,895+35.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
10/7/2020 | Listing removed | $1,395$1/sqft |
Source: CitiLeases Property Group | ||
10/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,395+0.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium | ||