
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South East Villages Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $700 (21 Rentals)
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Fox Pointe

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Haven on Long Grove

Hawthorn at Oakhurst

TGM Springbrook

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South East Villages, Aurora, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South East Villages?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South East Villages Studio Apartments | $1,963 | $1,740 | $2,062 |
| South East Villages 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,566 | $2,385 |
| South East Villages 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,566 | $3,449 |
| South East Villages 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $1,797 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South East Villages Neighborhood of Aurora, IL.
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Cheapest Available South East Villages Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South East Villages area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Fox Pointe priced from $1,566. Haven on Long Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here are the most affordable South East Villages apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Pointe | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1,566 |
| Haven on Long Grove | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Fox Valley Villages | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Hawthorn at Oakhurst | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,674 |
| TGM Springbrook | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,679 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South East Villages, IL
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South East Villages area is the $2.18 price per square foot Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Lakeview Townhomes at Fox Valley in the in the Country Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value South East Villages apartment is the 2B2B Model at Fox Pointe starting at $1,566 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Tall Grass neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South East Villages apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Townhomes at Fox Valley | Newly Renovated 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.18 |
| Fox Pointe | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | Burnham | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Willow + Wren Apartments | Sanctuary | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Brittany Springs Apartment Homes | Bordeaux Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Metro 59 Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Lumen Fox Valley | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Montgomery Place Apartments | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Glenmuir of Naperville Apartments | Deveron- Lower | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Haven on Long Grove | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South East Villages Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South East Villages?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South East Villages is under $1,784.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South East Villages?
The cheapest apartment in South East Villages is Haven on Long Grove which is listed at $1,570, while the average apartment in South East Villages costs $14,564.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South East Villages?
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 16 regular apartments in South East Villages 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 South East Villages?
Cheap apartments in South East Villages have an average cost of $263 which is $14,301 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South East Villages.
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