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

Fox Pointe

Leland Tower Apartments

The Reserve at Summerfield

River Street Plaza

111 Blackhawk Ave

400 N Union St
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1101 Ridgeway Ave

S & H G Apartments

177 S Lincoln Ave

749 Front St

314 Oak Ave

400 E Downer Pl

224 Black Hawk St

1719 Town Center St
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168 S Lincoln Ave

45-65 South Lincoln Avenue

633 Garfield Ave

513 Hartford Ave

545-547 Ashland Ave

Fox Valley Apartments- Todd School

Signal Point Apartments

Keystone Lofts
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Lake Pointe

Fox Valley Apartments- Lincoln School

415-419 E Galena Blvd

Westmore Apartments

61-65 E Downer Pl

301-309 E New York St

136-146 N Ohio St
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Silver Oaks At Waterford

Forest Ridge

Fox Shore Apartment

Harbor Village Apartments

354 Spruce St

Montgomery Place Apartments

Anderson Farms Apartments

55 E Mill St
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Southeast Aurora, Aurora, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Aurora?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Aurora Studio Apartments | $1,207 | $1,090 | $1,325 |
| Southeast Aurora 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $1,150 | $1,946 |
| Southeast Aurora 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $1,400 | $2,475 |
| Southeast Aurora 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,821 | $2,989 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Aurora Neighborhood of Aurora, IL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deville Manor | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $678 |
| Lakeview Residences | Lakeview Residences Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $1,410 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Small (LRA-1S) | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | The Adler | 1BR,1BA | $1,586 |
| Fox Pointe | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1,589 |
| The Mayan Apartments | Norte | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Montgomery Place Apartments | Juniper | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 W Downer Pl, Unit Unit 2 | 229 W Downer Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Fox Pointe | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Downer Place Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | The Adler | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Montgomery Place Apartments | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Deville Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ Community | One Bedroom Small (LRA-1S) | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Mayan Apartments | Norte | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Leland Tower Apartments | Galena | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Lakeview Residences | Lakeview Residences Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
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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.
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