Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Galena Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (11 Rentals)

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371 Old Indian Trail
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

371 Old Indian Trail

371 Old Indian TrailAurora, IL 60506
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Autumnwood Apartments
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Autumnwood Apartments

734 N Gladstone AveAurora, IL 60506
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321 W Old Indian Trl
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321 W Old Indian TrlAurora, IL 60506
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Near West Galena, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Galena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Galena 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 $1,025. Here are the most affordable Near West Galena apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Aurora HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,175
Onyx On Victoria1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,300
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Galena, IL

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Galena 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 Near West Galena 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 Near West Galena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.81
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Orchard VillageMaple2BR,2BA$2.15
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Covey at Fox ValleyReserve - 2 x 2 B2U2BR,1BA$2.42
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsAdler1BR,1BA$1.89
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.88
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Onyx On Victoria1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near West Galena, Aurora, IL

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Western Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Near West Galena Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Galena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near West Galena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near West Galena is under $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Galena?

The cheapest apartment in Near West Galena is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Near West Galena costs $2,324.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West Galena?

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 8 regular apartments in Near West Galena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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