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Sage Crest Apartments
827 N Lake StAurora, IL 60506
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Leland Tower Apartments
7 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506
355 W New York St
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100 Broadway on the River
100 N BroadwayAurora, IL 60505
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544 E New York St
544 E New York StAurora, IL 60505
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ReNew Aurora
2000 W Illinois AveAurora, IL 60506
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The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community
111 W Park AveAurora, IL 60506
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Downer Place Lofts
220 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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Autumnwood Apartments
734 N Gladstone AveAurora, IL 60506
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Village West Apartments
1971 Lilac LnAurora, IL 60506
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100 Oak AveAurora, IL 60506
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Colony West Apartments
685 Laurel DrAurora, IL 60506
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Signal Point Apartments
104 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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Keystone Lofts
30 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506
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The Mayan Apartments
77 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506
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37 W Benton StAurora, IL 60506
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Lake Pointe
461 N Lake StAurora, IL 60506
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Fox Valley Apartments- Lincoln School
641 S Lake StAurora, IL 60506
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The Onyx on Victoria
834 Victoria DrMontgomery, IL 60538
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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 |
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| South End Studio Apartments | $1,667 | $1,090 | $3,023 |
| South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $600 | $2,853 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $600 | $4,177 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $600 | $3,611 |
| South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End 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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable South End 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 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Mayan Apartments | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Small (LRA-1S) | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| ReNew Aurora | Bennett | 2BR,2BA | $1,750 |
| 100 Broadway on the River | C2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, IL
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.94 price per square foot DTH La Belle Model at Heyday Aurora in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 544 E New York St Model at 544 E New York St starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Heyday Aurora | DTH La Belle | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.94 |
| 544 E New York St | 544 E New York St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 430 Grand Ave, Unit 1 | 430 Grand Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 111 Blackhawk St, Unit 111 Blackhawk Downstairs Unit | 111 Blackhawk St | 4BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| 70 S Chestnut St, Unit 3 rd | 70 S Chestnut St | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| ReNew Aurora | Bennett | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Small (LRA-1S) | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 100 Broadway on the River | C2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Sage Crest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?
The cheapest apartment in South End is Sage Crest Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in South End costs $3,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?
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 South End 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 End?
Cheap apartments in South End have an average cost of $123 which is $2,977 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.
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