Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (7 Rentals)

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Autumnwood Apartments
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Autumnwood Apartments

734 N Gladstone AveAurora, IL 60506
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South End, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Onyx On Victoria priced from $1,300. 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 South End apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Onyx On Victoria1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,300
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
Signal Point Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, IL

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End 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 South End apartment is the Cypress Model at Montgomery Place Apartments starting at $1,969 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.81
Montgomery Place ApartmentsCypress2BR,2BA$1.74
Downer Place Lofts2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Orchard VillageWillow2BR,2BA$2.11
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$2.32
Signal Point Apartments2A2BR,1BA$1.85
ReNew AuroraAlderwood1BR,1BA$2.14
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
Onyx On Victoria1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Aurora, IL

Ranked #15

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

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois, including Aurora. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South End Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South End Apartment is $1,300 at Onyx On Victoria.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South End is starting from $1,350 at Signal Point Apartments.

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