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488 Columbia Ave Unit 1


Elgin, IL

2 Bed
1 Bath

850 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Apr. 6th
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,525
850 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: avail
$1,525 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Elgin
$1,525
Available Apr 6th, 2026
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Security Deposit: $1,600.00
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Description

Hello, thank you for your interest in our property. Requirements and restrictions listed below – please read before inquiring about property. If you meet all conditions and want to set up a showing please message us providing the following information:
* # of people (adults/children).
* gross annual income (combined).
* move-in date requested.
* any pets?
* contact phone number
Located @ 488 Columbia Ave. Close to stores, restaurants, parks, shopping, bus stop.
House is a 2-flat property. It is a large home separated into (2) rental units with their own private entrance. Home has a nice large yard and front porch.
Shared usage (1/2) of 2 car garage with automatic garage door opener.
Tenant pays all their own utilities. There are separate gas & electric meters so each unit is billed directly for these utilities. Tenant pays 50% of city water/garbage bill.
Laundry room available on 1st floor (optional $15 monthly usage fee to cover equipment repair/maintenance)
Available: Unit (1) 1st floor:
First floor includes (2) bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, (1) bathroom.
Kitchen appliances include: over-the-range microwave, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator.
Unit has a large A/C wall unit equipped to cool entire 1st floor.
Both front and back entrance.
Room sizes:
Bed 1: 14' x 11'6" + closet
Bed 2: 13'8" x 7'9" + (4’6” x 2’6” closet area)
Dining area/Living Room: 23'3" x 13'3" (w/closets (2))
Kitchen: 14' x 10"
Bathroom: 11' x 4'7"
Backroom (Common area- Laundry Room): 9'3" x 6'8"
Total unit size = 850 square ft
Requirements/Restrictions:
- 55k combined household annual gross (before taxes) income required.
- 25 years or older to apply
- Maximum 3 people allowed.
- 1st AND last months rent due (can pay last month within first (3) months if needed)
- $1,600 security deposit
- Credit & criminal checks required (fee paid direct on website).
- Employment verification required.
- Sorry - No dogs or cats allowed.
- No smoking inside building.
Thanks for looking

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 1
Last Updated: Updated 6 hours ago
Contact Number: (630) 202-0648
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
WideOpenWest Finance, LLC 1000.0 50.0
WideOpenWest Finance, LLC 1000.0 50.0
Comcast Corporation 987.0 35.0
AT&T Inc. 100.0 20.0
ViaSat, Inc. 35.0 3.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 488 Columbia Ave Unit 1 by bedroom type below.
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$54,900
per year
Rent report

488 Columbia Ave Unit 1 Rent vs. Elgin Average

 488 Columbia Ave Unit 1      Elgin Average
2BR
$1,525
$2,414
$0
$800
$1,600
$2,400
$3,200

488 Columbia Ave Unit 1 is asking 37% less than the average 2 bedroom apartment in Elgin.

If you upsized to an average priced Elgin 3 bedroom apartment, you would pay 11% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Elgin 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 20% less per month.

488 Columbia Ave Unit 1 provides 29% less square footage than the average Elgin 2 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
488 Columbia Ave Unit 1
2BR $1,525 $1.80 $4,575
Elgin Average
Studio $1,663 $2.50 $4,988
1BR $2,003 $2.50 $6,010
2BR $2,414 $2.00 $7,241
3BR $2,718 $1.70 $8,154
4BR $2,995 $1.40 $8,985

Availability in Elgin

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 48 2BR units on the market in Elgin. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
4% 36% 49% 9% 1%
Available Units in Elgin
Studio 4
1BR 35
2BR 48
3BR 9
4BR 1
Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital 3.05 mi.
Advocate Sherman Hospital 3.35 mi.
St Alexius Medical Center 6.68 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Elgin Fire Department 0.29 mi.
Elgin Fire Department 2.59 mi.
Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire Protection District 2.59 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on April 06, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 850 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
The property manager did not submit a pet policy with this listing.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
488 Columbia Ave Unit 1 has a 2 bedroom unit starting at $1,525.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 488 Columbia Ave Unit 1 in Elgin, IL. It's 1.5 miles northeast from the center of Elgin.
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