Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackhawk Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blackhawk?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Blackhawk Studio Apartments | $1,138 | $995 | $1,320 |
Blackhawk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $600 | $2,746 |
Blackhawk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $600 | $3,502 |
Blackhawk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $600 | $2,856 |
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Cheapest Available Blackhawk Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackhawk area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments priced from $600. Onyx On Victoria has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Blackhawk 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 |
Onyx On Victoria | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackhawk, IL
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackhawk area is the $1.81 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Blackhawk apartment is the 2bed/1bath Model at Downer Place Lofts starting at $1,725 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackhawk apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Redwood Aurora | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Downer Place Lofts | 2bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Orchard Village | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
ReNew Aurora | Bennett | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Sage Crest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Onyx On Victoria | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBlackhawk, Aurora, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Blackhawk Neighborhood in Aurora, IL
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackhawk Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackhawk?
The cheapest apartment in Blackhawk is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Blackhawk costs $2,449.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blackhawk?
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 Blackhawk that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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