Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Aurora Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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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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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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111 Blackhawk Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Blackhawk Ave

111 Blackhawk 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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224 Black Hawk St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

224 Black Hawk St

224 Black Hawk StAurora, IL 60506
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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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SFR
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SFR

168 S Lincoln AveAurora, IL 60505
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354 Spruce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

354 Spruce St

354 Spruce 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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Downtown Aurora, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Aurora Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Aurora, IL

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Aurora 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 Downtown Aurora apartment is the 111 Center Ave Model at 111 Center Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $1.86 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.
609 College Ave, Unit 1 - Lower609 College Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
111 Center Ave, Unit 2111 Center Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Aurora, Aurora, IL

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Aurora Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,380 at Leland Tower Apartments.

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