Cheap Homes for Rent in Near West Galena Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near West Galena, IL

As of July 29, 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 Willow Model at Orchard Village starting at $2,090 with a $2.04 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.
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.85
Orchard VillageWillow2BR,2BA$2.04
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.08
Fairhaven Village Apartments1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.88
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near West Galena

What type of rentals are currently available in Near West Galena?

There are currently 109 Apartments for Rent in Near West Galena, IL with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,611. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near West Galena ranging from $1,600 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near West Galena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near West Galena ranges from $1,600 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,228.

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