Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bardwell Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Autumnwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood Apartments

734 N Gladstone AveAurora, IL 60506
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Keystone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

30 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506

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Lake Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pointe

461 N Lake StAurora, IL 60506
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111 Blackhawk Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Blackhawk Ave

111 Blackhawk AveAurora, IL 60506
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400 N Union St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

400 N Union St

400 N Union StAurora, IL 60505
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415-419 E Galena Blvd
Studio Apartments

415-419 E Galena Blvd

415-419 E Galena BlvdAurora, IL 60505
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224 Black Hawk St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

224 Black Hawk St

224 Black Hawk StAurora, IL 60506
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747 Aurora Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

747 Aurora Ave

747 Aurora AveAurora, IL 60505
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1101 Ridgeway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1101 Ridgeway Ave

1101 Ridgeway AveAurora, IL 60506
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749 Front St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

749 Front St

749 Front StAurora, IL 60505
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400 E Downer Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 E Downer Pl

400 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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136-146 N Ohio St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

136-146 N Ohio St

136-146 N Ohio StAurora, IL 60505
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SFR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SFR

168 S Lincoln AveAurora, IL 60505

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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

1213-1215 2nd AveAurora, IL 60505
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Randall West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Randall West

1373 Monomoy StAurora, IL 60506

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513 Hartford Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

513 Hartford Ave

513 Hartford AveAurora, IL 60506
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633 Garfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

633 Garfield Ave

633 Garfield AveAurora, IL 60506
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354 Spruce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

354 Spruce St

354 Spruce StAurora, IL 60506
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55 E Mill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 E Mill St

55 E Mill StMontgomery, IL 60538
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Bardwell, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bardwell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bardwell area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Leland Tower Apartments priced from $1,380. Lakeview Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here are the most affordable Bardwell apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$1,380
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$1,790
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$1,801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bardwell, IL

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bardwell area is the $2.18 price per square foot 609 College Ave Model at 609 College Ave, Unit 1 - Lower in the in the East Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Bardwell apartment is the B1 Model at Lakeview Residences starting at $1,790 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bardwell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
609 College Ave, Unit 1 - Lower609 College Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$2.28
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$2.36
111 Center Ave, Unit 2111 Center Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bardwell, 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

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Bardwell, Aurora, and the greater Chicago area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Bardwell Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bardwell Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bardwell Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bardwell Apartment is $1,380 at Leland Tower Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bardwell is starting from $1,790 at Lakeview Residences.

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