
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackhawk Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (8 Rentals)
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Blackhawk, Aurora, IL Local Guide

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 | $1,212 | $1,070 | $1,320 |
Blackhawk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $900 | $2,832 |
Blackhawk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,295 | $3,423 |
Blackhawk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,975 | $2,862 |
Blackhawk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $2,870 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Blackhawk Neighborhood of Aurora, IL.
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Cheapest Available Blackhawk Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackhawk area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Lakeview Residences priced from $1,150. Arbor West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Blackhawk apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakeview Residences | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
ReNew Aurora | Audrey | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackhawk, IL
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackhawk area is the $1.78 price per square foot Breezewood Model at Redwood Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,349. 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 | Breezewood | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Downer Place Lofts | 2bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Orchard Village | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Montgomery Place Apartments | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
59 S Lasalle St, Unit #2 | 59 S Lasalle St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
ReNew Aurora | Ashford | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Lakeview Residences | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBlackhawk, Aurora, IL
Ranked #18
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackhawk Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackhawk Apartment is $1,350 at Arbor West Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Blackhawk Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Blackhawk is starting from $1,725 at Downer Place Lofts.
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