Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near West Galena Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near West Galena?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Near West Galena Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $1,065 | $1,070 |
Near West Galena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $600 | $2,764 |
Near West Galena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $600 | $3,669 |
Near West Galena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $600 | $2,526 |
Near West Galena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $2,315 | $2,910 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Near West Galena Neighborhood of Aurora, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sage Crest Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $600 |
Fairhaven Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Redwood Aurora | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Aurora At Summerfield Apartments | DaVinci | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Fox Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Covey at Fox Valley Apartments | Sanctuary | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
609 College Ave, Unit 1 - Lower | 609 College Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Lakeview Residences | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Fairhaven Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
1750 N Marywood Ave, Unit 413 | 1750 N Marywood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Sage Crest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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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
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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 $2,612.
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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