
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Aurora, IL (74 Rentals)


Downer Place Lofts

ReNew Aurora

Leland Tower Apartments

159 N 4th St

160 S River St

450 W Downer PL

River Street Plaza

2050 Lilac Ln

545-547 Ashland Ave
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321 Wilder St

1866 Lilac Ln

1101 Ridgeway Ave

918 Oliver Ave

908 Oliver Ave

513 Hartford Ave

422 Pennsylvania Ave

400 E Downer Pl

24-26 S Locust St

323 Rosewood Ave
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168 S Lincoln Ave

59 S Locust St

2121 Best Pl

110 Cross St

432 Lincoln Ave

224 Black Hawk St

639 View St

111-113 N Chestnut St

100 E Galena Blvd

747 Aurora Ave
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232 W Downer Plz

400 N Union St

744 Gillette Ave

308 E Downer Pl

650 Pennsylvania Ave

2120 Best Pl

177 S Lincoln Ave

2140 Lilac Ln

633 Garfield Ave

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The Mayan Apartments

100 Broadway on the River

946-952 Oliver Ave
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South End, Aurora, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,090 |
South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,400 | $6,577 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $1,850 | $3,150 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South End Neighborhood of Aurora, IL.
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Largest Available South End 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South End area of Chicago, IL is found at Downer Place Lofts and is listed at 865 square feet priced from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 865 Sq Ft | $1,750 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Large (LRA-1L) | 840 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| ReNew Aurora | Ashford | 672 Sq Ft | $1,385 |
| The Mayan Apartments | Norte | 650 Sq Ft | $1,625 |
| Onyx on Victoria | Premier 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 570 Sq Ft | $1,475 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 540 Sq Ft | $1,410 |
Cheapest Available South End 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South End of Chicago, IL is the Ashford Model starting from $1,385 at ReNew Aurora. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South End is currently $1,465. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| ReNew Aurora | Ashford | $1,385 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | $1,410 |
| Onyx on Victoria | Premier 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | $1,475 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Small (LRA-1S) | $1,550 |
| The Mayan Apartments | Norte | $1,625 |
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | $1,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South End Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South End Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South End is $1,465.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South End Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South End is a 865 square feet unit starting from $1,750 at Downer Place Lofts.
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