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Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Aurora Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Aurora, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairhaven Village Apartments in the East Side Aurora neighborhood priced from $1,200. Autumn Run Apartments in the Brookdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aurora apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (C)1BR,1BA$1,200
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Onyx On Victoria1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,300
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,328
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
Signal Point Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1,350
ReNew AuroraAlderwood1BR,1BA$1,440
Country Wood Apartment Homes2/1-602BR,1BA$1,489
Orion 59Nichols1BR,1BA$1,541
River OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IL

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aurora area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Ashwood Place in the in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood starting from $2,520. The second greatest value Aurora apartment is the Meadowood Model at Redwood Aurora starting at $2,449 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashwood Place2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Redwood AuroraMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.85
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsWillow II2BR,2BA$1.77
Montgomery Place ApartmentsCypress2BR,2BA$1.84
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b2b2BR,2BA$1.85
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Country Wood Apartment Homes2/1-602BR,1BA$1.86
Signal Point Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.85
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (C)1BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora

What type of rentals are currently available in Aurora?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $6,667. There are also 168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Aurora ranging from $1,200 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Aurora?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Aurora ranges from $1,200 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,488.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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