Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Galena Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Downer Place Lofts

220 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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Indian Trail Apartments
Studio to 3 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
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321 W Old Indian Trl

321 W Old Indian TrlAurora, IL 60506
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

1213-1215 2nd AveAurora, IL 60505
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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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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. Leland Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,090. 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
Leland Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,175
Aurora Heights1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,440
The Mayan ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,545
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$1,550
Orchard VillageElm 1 - Signature1BR,1BA$1,660
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Lakeview Residences2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Galena, IL

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near West Galena area is the $1.42 price per square foot 430 Grand Ave Model at 430 Grand Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Near West Galena apartment is the 111 Blackhawk St Model at 111 Blackhawk St, Unit 111 Blackhawk Downstairs Unit starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora 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.
430 Grand Ave, Unit 1430 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
111 Blackhawk St, Unit 111 Blackhawk Downstairs Unit111 Blackhawk St4BR,1.5BA$2.08
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Lakeview Residences2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.25
Orchard VillageElm 1 - Signature1BR,1BA$2.36
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$2.31
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.22
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.88
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Aurora Heights1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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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 $2,500.

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 4 regular apartments in Near West Galena 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 Near West Galena?

Cheap apartments in Near West Galena have an average cost of $161 which is $2,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near West Galena.

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