Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blackhawk Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Indian Trail Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Trail Apartments

371 Old Indian TrailAurora, IL 60506
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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SFR

168 S Lincoln AveAurora, IL 60505
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2035 Best Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

2035 Best Pl

2035 Best PlAurora, IL 60506
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Marywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marywood Apartments

2141-2145 Best PlaceAurora, IL 60506
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1101 Ridgeway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1101 Ridgeway Ave

1101 Ridgeway AveAurora, IL 60506
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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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2081 Best Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

2081 Best Pl

2081 Best PlAurora, IL 60506
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Indian Meadows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Meadows

941-981 Old Indian TrlAurora, 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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Randall West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Randall West

1373 Monomoy StAurora, IL 60506
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Downer Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Downer Place

2007 W Downer PlAurora, 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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Constitution House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Constitution House

401 N Constitution DrAurora, 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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Blackhawk, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Blackhawk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blackhawk 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 $1,135. Here are the most affordable Blackhawk apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Lakeview ResidencesS1Studio,1BA$1,135
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$1,380
ReNew AuroraBennett2BR,2BA$1,649
Orchard VillageElm1BR,1BA$1,790
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$2,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackhawk, IL

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blackhawk area is the $1.85 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value Blackhawk apartment is the Elm Model at Orchard Village starting at $1,790 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackhawk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.85
Orchard VillageElm1BR,1BA$2.23
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$2.22
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
ReNew AuroraAvon1BR,1BA$2.40
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Blackhawk, Aurora, IL

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Aurora, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois and customized analysis for West Chicago, IL. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Blackhawk Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackhawk Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blackhawk?

The cheapest apartment in Blackhawk is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Blackhawk costs $2,612.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blackhawk?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Blackhawk that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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