Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Aurora Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Keystone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

30 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506
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Lake Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pointe

461 N Lake StAurora, IL 60506
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400 N Union St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

400 N Union St

400 N Union StAurora, IL 60505
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111 Blackhawk Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Blackhawk Ave

111 Blackhawk AveAurora, IL 60506
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749 Front St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

749 Front St

749 Front StAurora, IL 60505
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224 Black Hawk St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

224 Black Hawk St

224 Black Hawk StAurora, IL 60506
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400 E Downer Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 E Downer Pl

400 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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SFR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SFR

168 S Lincoln AveAurora, IL 60505
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354 Spruce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

354 Spruce St

354 Spruce StAurora, IL 60506
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633 Garfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

633 Garfield Ave

633 Garfield AveAurora, IL 60506

Downtown Aurora, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Aurora Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Aurora area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Leland Tower Apartments priced from $1,040. 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 Downtown Aurora apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leland Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,040
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$1,650
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1,725
Orchard VillageElm1BR,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Aurora, IL

As of March 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Aurora 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 Downtown Aurora apartment is the Elm Model at Orchard Village starting at $1,740 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Orchard VillageElm1BR,1BA$2.17
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$2.10
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
Leland Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Aurora, Aurora, IL

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Aurora, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Aurora Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Aurora Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Aurora?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Aurora is at Leland Tower Apartments listed at $1,040.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartment is $1,350 at Arbor West Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Aurora is starting from $1,650 at Lakeview Residences.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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