
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North River Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (35 Rentals)
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North River, Aurora, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North River Studio Apartments | $1,070 | $1,070 | $1,070 |
North River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $600 | $2,701 |
North River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $600 | $3,558 |
North River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $600 | $1,975 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North River Neighborhood of Aurora, IL.
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Cheapest Available North River Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North River area of Chicago, IL is a 3 Beds unit found at Sage Crest Apartments priced from $600. Arbor West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable North River 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 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
ReNew Aurora | Ashford | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Orchard Village | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,717 |
Redwood Aurora | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $2,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North River, IL
As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the North River 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 North River apartment is the 609 College Ave Model at 609 College Ave, Unit 1 - Lower starting at $1,795 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the East Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North River 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 |
609 College Ave, Unit 1 - Lower | 609 College Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Orchard Village | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
ReNew Aurora | Bennett | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
Arbor West Apartments | 1BR/1BA small | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Sage Crest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth River, Aurora, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the North River Neighborhood in Aurora, IL
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North River Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North River?
The cheapest apartment in North River is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in North River costs $1,779.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North River?
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 North River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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