
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Aurora Neighborhood of Aurora, IL (43 Rentals)


Keystone Lofts

Leland Tower Apartments

Downer Place Lofts

26 E Downer Pl

River Street Plaza

450 W Downer PL

650 Pennsylvania Ave
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232 W Downer Plz

59 S Locust St

422 Pennsylvania Ave

432 Lincoln Ave

633 Garfield Ave

323 Rosewood Ave

177 S Lincoln Ave

639 View St
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749 Front St

400 N Union St

SFR

24-26 S Locust St

321 Wilder St

308 E Downer Pl

400 E Downer Pl

100 Broadway on the River
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110 Cross St

100 E Galena Blvd

224 Black Hawk St

111-113 N Chestnut St

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354 Spruce St

St. Charles Apartments

Lofts on Broadway

Fox Shore Apartment

415-419 E Galena Blvd

418 E Downer Pl

340 S Lincoln Ave
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449 W Downer Pl

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Downtown Aurora, Aurora, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Aurora?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Aurora Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,090 |
Downtown Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,325 | $1,800 |
| Downtown Aurora 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $1,400 | $2,150 |
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Largest Available Downtown Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Aurora area of Chicago, IL is found at Downer Place Lofts and is listed at 865 square feet priced from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 865 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Large (LRA-1L) | 840 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| Keystone Lofts | Plan 1 | 637 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Downer | 575 Sq Ft | $1,280 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Aurora of Chicago, IL is the Benton Model starting from $1,200 at Leland Tower Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Aurora is currently $1,548. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Leland Tower Apartments | Benton | $1,200 |
| Keystone Lofts | Plan 1 | $1,395 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Small (LRA-1S) | $1,550 |
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | $1,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Aurora is $1,548.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Aurora is a 865 square feet unit starting from $1,750 at Downer Place Lofts.
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