Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North River Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Indian Trail Apartments
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Indian Trail Apartments

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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North River, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North River area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments priced from $600. ReNew Aurora has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,391. Here are the most affordable North River apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
ReNew AuroraAudrey1BR,1BA$1,391
River OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North River, IL

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the North River 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 North River apartment is the Argyll Model at Randall Highlands starting at $3,073 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.81
Randall HighlandsArgyll2BR,2.5BA$2.24
Seasons at North Aurora2A2BR,2BA$2.22
8 S Lincolnway, Unit B8 S Lincolnway2BR,1BA$1.36
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Orchard VillageElm1BR,1BA$2.19
ReNew AuroraBennett2BR,2BA$2.33
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
River OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.49
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North River, Aurora, IL

Ranked #13

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

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois, including Aurora. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North River Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North River Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North River?

The cheapest apartment in North River is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in North River costs $3,005.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North River?

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 North River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North River?

Cheap apartments in North River have an average cost of $113 which is $2,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North River.

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