Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IA from $500 (44 Rentals)

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1637 Carriage Hill Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

1637 Carriage Hill DrWaterloo, IA 50701
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124 Earl St
2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Earl St

124-136 Earl StEvansdale, IA 50707
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Westwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

3270-3320 W 4th StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Aurora, IA Local Guide

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. 131 S Vine St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aurora apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$295
131 S Vine St2021BR,1BA$550
The Birch Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$575
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$675
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
Urban Edge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$750
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Sept'25 )1BR,1BA$770
Edgemont Park Apartments1 Bedroom Efficiency @ Edgemont ParkStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aurora area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at West Brook 3 in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Aurora apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at 3714 Ravenwood Cir starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 price per square foot . 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.
West Brook 32BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Hawkeye Towers3/2.003BR,2BA$0.50
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.90
1150 Home Park Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.11
The Birch Street Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08
131 S Vine St2021BR,1BA$0.92

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Getting Around Aurora, IA

Walk Score®

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 $550 at 131 S Vine St.

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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