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property at 5S070 Pebblewood Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5S070 Pebblewood Ln, Unit G1

5S070 Pebblewood Ln
NapervilleIL60563
property at 744 High St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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744 High St, Unit 2

744 High St
AuroraIL60505

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property at 437 Thomas Jefferson Ct

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 2165 Sunrise Cir

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2165 Sunrise Cir

AuroraIL60503

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property at 2607 Sheehan Ct

$2,250

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$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2607 Sheehan Ct, Unit 101

2607 Sheehan Ct
NapervilleIL60564
property at 402 S Frontenac St

$2,299

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$2,299

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402 S Frontenac St

AuroraIL60504

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Cheapest Available Aurora Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Aurora, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments in the West Side Aurora neighborhood priced from $600. Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aurora apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR,1BA$1,070
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,175
Aurora Heights1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Leland Tower ApartmentsNew York1BR,1BA$1,300
Country Wood Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,308
Autumn Run Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,440
Springs At Orchard Road ApartmentsStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,483

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IL

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aurora area is the $1.94 price per square foot DTH La Belle Model at Heyday Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Aurora apartment is the 430 Grand Ave Model at 430 Grand Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,984 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heyday AuroraDTH La Belle3BR,2.5BA$1.94
430 Grand Ave, Unit 1430 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
Haoyue Investments LLC2 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom with Patio2BR,1BA$1.79
Fox Pointe2B2B2BR,2BA$1.72
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Leland Tower ApartmentsNew York1BR,1BA$1.73
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.88
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aurora

What type of rentals are currently available in Aurora?

There are currently 318 Apartments for Rent in Aurora, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,666. There are also 240 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Aurora ranging from $1,600 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Aurora?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Aurora ranges from $1,600 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,859.

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