
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IA from $300 (27 Rentals)
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Prairie Village of LaPorte City

The Meadows Apartments

Russell Lamson

Urban Edge Apartments
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University Manor

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

306 1/2 1st St SE

2836 Independence Ave
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253 Monroe St

420 Water St

147 French St
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213 Manson St

117 6th Ave SW

307 Velvas St

832 Adrian St
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432 James St

2 1st St NE

101 1st Ave NW
Aurora, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aurora?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Aurora Studio Apartments | $916 | $675 | $1,300 |
Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,079 | $295 | $1,800 |
Aurora 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $525 | $2,500 |
Aurora 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $750 | $1,900 |
Aurora 4 Bedroom Apartments | $523 | $295 | $895 |
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Cheapest Available Aurora Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Aurora, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $295. The Birch Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aurora apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Residences on College Hill | Private Bedroom in a 4BR Unit-Furnished Common ... | 4BR,1BA | $295 |
The Birch Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
The Meadows Apartments | Quads 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Le Chateau | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Urban Edge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (Sept '25 ) | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
1224-1282 W Mullan Ave | 3 BR/ 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IA and Nearby
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aurora area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 BR/ 1 BA Model at 1224-1282 W Mullan Ave in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Aurora apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers starting at $380 with a $0.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1224-1282 W Mullan Ave | 3 BR/ 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Hawkeye Towers | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.35 |
West Brook 3 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Pineview Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Lantern Square Apartments | LS 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
1150 Home Park Blvd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
The Meadows Apartments | Meadows 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
The Birch Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Getting Around Aurora, IA
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10 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
28 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aurora Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Aurora?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Aurora is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Aurora Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Aurora Apartment is $295 at Residences on College Hill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Aurora Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Aurora is starting from $525 at Residences on College Hill.
What is the most affordable Aurora Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Aurora Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $750.
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