
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bardwell Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Bardwell, Aurora, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bardwell?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bardwell Studio Apartments | $1,195 | $1,065 | $1,325 |
Bardwell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $600 | $2,770 |
Bardwell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $600 | $3,429 |
Bardwell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $600 | $2,928 |
Bardwell 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $2,050 | $3,065 |
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Cheapest Available Bardwell Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bardwell area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments priced from $600. Aurora Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here are the most affordable Bardwell apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sage Crest Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $600 |
Aurora Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
Lakeview Residences | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
ReNew Aurora | Audrey | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
Downer Place Lofts | 2bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Orchard Village | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,742 |
Montgomery Place Apartments | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,778 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bardwell, IL
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bardwell area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2bed/1bath Model at Downer Place Lofts in the in the Downtown Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Bardwell apartment is the Elm Model at Orchard Village starting at $1,754 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bardwell apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Downer Place Lofts | 2bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Orchard Village | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Montgomery Place Apartments | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Sage Crest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
ReNew Aurora | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Lakeview Residences | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
Aurora Heights | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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Getting Around the Bardwell Neighborhood in Aurora, IL
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bardwell Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bardwell?
The cheapest apartment in Bardwell is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Bardwell costs $2,315.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bardwell?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Bardwell that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bardwell?
Cheap apartments in Bardwell have an average cost of $165 which is $2,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bardwell.
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