Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Galena Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Indian Trail Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Trail Apartments

371 Old Indian TrailAurora, IL 60506
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Autumnwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Autumnwood Apartments

734 N Gladstone AveAurora, IL 60506
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321 W Old Indian Trl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 W Old Indian Trl

321 W Old Indian TrlAurora, IL 60506
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Near West Galena, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near West Galena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near West Galena area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments priced from $600. Fairhaven Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Near West Galena apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,175
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$1,380
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Galena, IL

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near West Galena area is the $1.85 price per square foot Willowood Model at Redwood Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value Near West Galena apartment is the DaVinci Model at Aurora At Summerfield Apartments starting at $2,008 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near West Galena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.85
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsDaVinci2BR,2BA$1.86
Fox Pointe Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Covey at Fox Valley ApartmentsSanctuary2BR,1BA$1.99
609 College Ave, Unit 1 - Lower609 College Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Lakeview ResidencesB12BR,1BA$2.22
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.88
1750 N Marywood Ave, Unit 4131750 N Marywood Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Near West Galena, Aurora, IL

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Near West Galena Neighborhood in Aurora, IL

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near West Galena Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near West Galena?

The cheapest apartment in Near West Galena is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Near West Galena costs $2,612.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near West Galena?

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 10 regular apartments in Near West Galena that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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