1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IL (191 Rentals)

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Downer Place Lofts

220 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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450 W Downer PL
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450 W Downer PL

450 W Downer PLAurora, IL 60506
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285 Gregory St
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285 Gregory St

285 Gregory StAurora, IL 60504
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1601 Reckinger Rd
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1601 Reckinger Rd

1601 Reckinger RdAurora, IL 60505
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1685 Felten Rd
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1685 Felten Rd

1685 Felten RdAurora, IL 60505
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400 N Union St
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400 N Union St

400 N Union StAurora, IL 60505
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1771 Felten Rd
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1771 Felten Rd

1771 Felten RdAurora, IL 60505
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1761 Felten St
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1761 Felten St

1761 Felten StAurora, IL 60505
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323 Rosewood Ave
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323 Rosewood Ave

323 Rosewood AveAurora, IL 60505
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639 View St
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639 View St

639 View StAurora, IL 60506
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400 E Downer Pl
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400 E Downer Pl

400 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505

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2050 Lilac Ln
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2050 Lilac Ln

2050 Lilac LnAurora, IL 60506
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2120 Best Pl
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2120 Best Pl

2120 Best PlAurora, IL 60506
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LSSK Apartments
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LSSK Apartments

1810 Felten RdAurora, IL 60505
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1866 Lilac Ln
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1866 Lilac Ln

1866 Lilac LnAurora, IL 60506
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1810 N Felton Rd
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1810 N Felton Rd

1810 N Felton RdAurora, IL 60505
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432 Lincoln Ave
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432 Lincoln Ave

432 Lincoln AveAurora, IL 60505
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1715 Felten Rd
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1715 Felten Rd

1715 Felten RdAurora, IL 60505
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513 Hartford Ave
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513 Hartford Ave

513 Hartford AveAurora, IL 60506

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Largest Available Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Aurora, IL is found at Fox Valley Villages in the East Side Aurora neighborhood and is 995 square feet priced from $1,911. Grand Reserve of Naperville in the Downtown Naperville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 995 square feet and currently listed start at $2,175. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Aurora:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fox Valley VillagesWillow995 Sq Ft$1,911
Grand Reserve of NapervilleTwo-Story + Loft A6995 Sq Ft$2,175
McDowell Point 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesElm HC962 Sq Ft$2,558
Bristol StationManchester928 Sq Ft$1,836
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Overlook909 Sq Ft$1,787
Lucca Fox Valleyb1875 Sq Ft$2,234
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath865 Sq Ft$1,695
Springs At Orchard Road Apartments1 Bedroom Designer Overlook857 Sq Ft$1,692
Fifteen98Selene850 Sq Ft$1,750
Brittany Springs Apartment HomesBordeaux Deluxe846 Sq Ft$1,893

Cheapest Available Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Aurora, IL is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $600 at Sage Crest Apartments in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. The second most affordable Aurora 1 Bedroom is the B Model at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living starting at $1,070 in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Aurora is currently $1,962. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Aurora:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$600
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB$1,070
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)$1,175
Aurora Heights1 bedroom$1,225
Deville Manor1 Bedroom$1,250
Country Wood Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,308
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath$1,400
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small$1,440
fifty9 GroveSycamore$1,534
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)$1,550

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Aurora Overview

Known affectionately as the 'City of Lights', Aurora is the second most-populated city in the entire state of Illinois. Technically a suburb of the greater Chicago vicinity, this thriving locale has much to offer potential residents in the way of schools, employment, amenities and overall opportunity.

Why live in Aurora, IL?

A close second to the might Chicago in terms of opportunity and scope, Aurora apartment rentals truly represent some of the best living that Illinois has to offer. Close to world-class health care, education systems, public parks and nightlife, this is one larger-than-life hotspot that shows little signs of slowing in prosperity any time soon.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Aurora Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Aurora with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Aurora is at Sage Crest Apartments listed at $600.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Aurora Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Aurora is $1,962.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Aurora Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Aurora is a 995 square feet unit starting from $1,911 at Fox Valley Villages.

What is the average size for Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Aurora is currently 771 sq ft.

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