Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Aurora Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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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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111 Blackhawk Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Blackhawk Ave

111 Blackhawk AveAurora, IL 60506
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168 S Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

168 S Lincoln Ave

168 S Lincoln AveAurora, IL 60505

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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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314 Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

314 Oak Ave

314 Oak 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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633 Garfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

633 Garfield Ave

633 Garfield 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Pointe

461 N Lake StAurora, IL 60506
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415-419 E Galena Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415-419 E Galena Blvd

415-419 E Galena BlvdAurora, IL 60505
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61-65 E Downer Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-65 E Downer Pl

61-65 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505

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354 Spruce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

354 Spruce St

354 Spruce StAurora, IL 60506

Downtown Aurora, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Aurora Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Aurora area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Leland Tower Apartments priced from $1,200. The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Aurora apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leland Tower ApartmentsBenton1BR,1BA$1,200
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$1,550
The Mayan ApartmentsNorte1BR,1BA$1,625
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Aurora, IL

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Aurora area is the $1.85 price per square foot 229 W Downer Pl Model at 229 W Downer Pl, Unit Unit 2 in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Aurora apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at Downer Place Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
229 W Downer Pl, Unit Unit 2229 W Downer Pl3BR,1BA$1.85
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.02
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$2.31
The Mayan ApartmentsNorte1BR,1BA$2.50
Leland Tower ApartmentsBenton1BR,1BA$3.20

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Aurora Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Aurora Apartment is $1,200 at Leland Tower Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Aurora is starting from $1,600 at The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community.

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