Cheap Homes for Rent in the Bardwell Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $975 (9 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Bardwell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bardwell area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments priced from $600. Lakeview Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Bardwell apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Lakeview ResidencesLakeview Residences Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,325
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bardwell, IL

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bardwell area is the $2.00 price per square foot 111 Blackhawk St Model at 111 Blackhawk St, Unit 111 Blackhawk Downstairs Unit in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Bardwell apartment is the Cedar Model at Montgomery Place Apartments starting at $2,147 with a $2.15 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.
111 Blackhawk St, Unit 111 Blackhawk Downstairs Unit111 Blackhawk St4BR,1.5BA$2.00
Montgomery Place ApartmentsCedar2BR,2BA$2.15
Leland Tower ApartmentsSky2BR,2BA$2.04
100 Broadway on the RiverC51BR,1BA$2.77
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$2.31
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Lakeview Residences0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bardwell

What type of rentals are currently available in Bardwell?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Bardwell, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,177. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bardwell ranging from $975 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bardwell?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bardwell ranges from $975 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,159.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bardwell?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bardwell range from $600 to $3,611, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,710 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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