Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North River Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (26 Rentals)

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ReNew Aurora
$1,530 - $2,681
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$1,530 - $2,681

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ReNew Aurora

2000 W Illinois AveAurora, IL 60506
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Downer Place Lofts
$1,695 - $1,850
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Downer Place Lofts

220 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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$1,800

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744 High St, Unit 2

744 High St
AuroraIL60505

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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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Village West Apartments
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Village West Apartments

1971 Lilac LnAurora, IL 60506
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Keystone Lofts
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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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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. Leland Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable North River apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage Crest Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$600
Leland Tower ApartmentsNew York1BR,1BA$1,300
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,440
ReNew AuroraAvon1BR,1BA$1,530
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$1,550
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Orchard VillageElm 1 - Signature1BR,1BA$1,695
Redwood AuroraMeadowood2BR,2BA$2,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North River, IL

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North River area is the $2.00 price per square foot Meadowood Model at Redwood Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value North River apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at Downer Place Lofts starting at $1,695 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AuroraMeadowood2BR,2BA$2.00
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Leland Tower ApartmentsNew York1BR,1BA$1.73
Orchard VillageElm 1 - Premium1BR,1BA$2.48
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$2.31
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$2.22
Sage Crest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
ReNew AuroraAvon1BR,1BA$2.56

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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 $1,835.

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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