Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Aurora Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $600 (40 Rentals)

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111 Blackhawk Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Blackhawk Ave

111 Blackhawk AveAurora, IL 60506
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400 N Union St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

400 N Union St

400 N Union StAurora, IL 60505

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1101 Ridgeway Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1101 Ridgeway Ave

1101 Ridgeway AveAurora, IL 60506
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749 Front St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

749 Front St

749 Front StAurora, IL 60505
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314 Oak Ave
Studio Apartments

314 Oak Ave

314 Oak AveAurora, IL 60506
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400 E Downer Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 E Downer Pl

400 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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224 Black Hawk St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

224 Black Hawk St

224 Black Hawk StAurora, IL 60506

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168 S Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

168 S Lincoln Ave

168 S Lincoln AveAurora, IL 60505
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633 Garfield Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

633 Garfield Ave

633 Garfield AveAurora, IL 60506
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513 Hartford Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

513 Hartford Ave

513 Hartford AveAurora, IL 60506
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Keystone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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415-419 E Galena Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415-419 E Galena Blvd

415-419 E Galena BlvdAurora, IL 60505
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61-65 E Downer Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-65 E Downer Pl

61-65 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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136-146 N Ohio St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

136-146 N Ohio St

136-146 N Ohio StAurora, IL 60505

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Silver Oaks At Waterford
1 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Oaks At Waterford

1819 Silver Oaks CirAurora, IL 60504
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Forest Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

1213-1215 2nd AveAurora, IL 60505
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354 Spruce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

354 Spruce St

354 Spruce StAurora, IL 60506
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55 E Mill St
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 E Mill St

55 E Mill StMontgomery, IL 60538
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Southeast Aurora, Aurora, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Aurora Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Aurora area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Deville Manor priced from $678. Lakeview Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Southeast Aurora apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deville Manor2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$678
Lakeview ResidencesLakeview Residences Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,325
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$1,410
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$1,550
The Reserve at SummerfieldThe Adler1BR,1BA$1,586
Fox Pointe2B2B2BR,2BA$1,589
The Mayan ApartmentsNorte1BR,1BA$1,625
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$1,826

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Aurora, IL

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Aurora area is the $1.85 price per square foot 229 W Downer Pl Model at 229 W Downer Pl, Unit Unit 2 in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Southeast Aurora apartment is the 2B2B Model at Fox Pointe starting at $1,589 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Tall Grass neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Aurora apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
229 W Downer Pl, Unit Unit 2229 W Downer Pl3BR,1BA$1.85
Fox Pointe2B2B2BR,2BA$1.72
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.02
The Reserve at SummerfieldThe Adler1BR,1BA$1.97
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$2.36
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$2.31
The Mayan ApartmentsNorte1BR,1BA$2.50
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$2.61
Lakeview ResidencesLakeview Residences Studio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Aurora, Aurora, IL

Ranked #8

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Chicago, Illinois. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Aurora Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Aurora?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Aurora is Deville Manor which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Southeast Aurora costs $2,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Aurora?

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 3 regular apartments in Southeast Aurora 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 Southeast Aurora?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Aurora have an average cost of $374 which is $1,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Aurora.

Expert Rental Resources

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