Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Aurora Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $700 (31 Rentals)

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Downer Place Lofts
$1,695 - $1,850
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Downer Place Lofts

220 E Downer PlAurora, IL 60505
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161 N Ohio St

AuroraIL60505
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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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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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Deville Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deville Manor

110 5th StOswego, IL 60543
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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 Studio unit found at Leland Tower Apartments priced from $1,090. Deville Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Southeast Aurora apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leland Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Lakeview Residences0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,325
The Mayan ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,545
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$1,550
Fox Pointe2B2B2BR,2BA$1,589
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$1,799
100 Broadway on the RiverC21BR,1BA$1,824

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Aurora, IL

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Aurora area is the $1.42 price per square foot 430 Grand Ave Model at 430 Grand Ave, Unit 1 in the in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Southeast Aurora apartment is the 111 Blackhawk St Model at 111 Blackhawk St, Unit 111 Blackhawk Downstairs Unit starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the West Side Aurora 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.
430 Grand Ave, Unit 1430 Grand Ave3BR,1BA$1.42
111 Blackhawk St, Unit 111 Blackhawk Downstairs Unit111 Blackhawk St4BR,1.5BA$2.08
The Reserve at SummerfieldDaVinci - Premium2BR,2BA$1.99
Fox Pointe2B2B2BR,2BA$1.72
70 S Chestnut St, Unit 3 rd70 S Chestnut St3BR,1BA$2.11
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Montgomery Place ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.34
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
The LUXE Residences of Aurora 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small (LRA-1S)1BR,1BA$2.31
Lakeview Residences0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.65

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Southeast Aurora, Aurora, IL

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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 a cheap apartment in Southeast Aurora?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Aurora is under $1,824.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Aurora is Deville Manor which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Southeast Aurora costs $2,500.

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 4 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 $370 which is $2,130 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Aurora.

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