Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fox Valley Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $1,000 (19 Rentals)

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Fox Valley, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fox Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fox Valley area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Run Apartments priced from $1,070. 500 Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,593. Here are the most affordable Fox Valley apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,070
500 StationA21BR,1BA$1,593
Country Wood Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,603
The Aventine at Oakhurst NorthPiedmont Renovated1BR,1BA$1,614
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b1b2BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fox Valley, IL

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fox Valley area is the $1.98 price per square foot Express Model at Railway Plaza in the in the Brookdale neighborhood starting from $2,214. The second greatest value Fox Valley apartment is the 3 Bed Medium Model at Fox Pointe Apartments starting at $1,653 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Tall Grass neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fox Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Railway PlazaExpress2BR,2BA$1.98
Fox Pointe Apartments3 Bed Medium3BR,2BA$1.50
Legacy at Fox Valley ApartmentsDevin2BR,2BA$1.99
Brittany SpringsLeHavre2BR,1BA$1.99
Haven on Long GroveBrooklyn2BR,1.5BA$2.03
Covey at Fox Valley ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$2.08
Whispering Trails Apartmentswt_2b1b2BR,1BA$1.91
TGM McDowell PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.12
Country Wood Apartment Homes2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fox Valley, Aurora, IL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fox Valley, Aurora, and the greater Chicago area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Fox Valley Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fox Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fox Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fox Valley is under $1,704.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fox Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Fox Valley is Autumn Run Apartments which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Fox Valley costs $2,870.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fox Valley?

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 28 regular apartments in Fox Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fox Valley?

Cheap apartments in Fox Valley have an average cost of $169 which is $2,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fox Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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