
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waubonsee Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $1,500 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waubonsee area of Aurora.


The Aventine at Oakhurst North

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Haven on Long Grove

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Brookdale Lakes
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Waubonsee, Aurora, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waubonsee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waubonsee Studio Apartments | $1,996 | $1,799 | $4,024 |
Waubonsee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,586 | $4,084 |
Waubonsee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $1,899 | $6,882 |
Waubonsee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $3,122 | $3,502 |
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Cheapest Available Waubonsee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waubonsee area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Haven on Long Grove priced from $1,646. The Aventine at Oakhurst North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,686. Here are the most affordable Waubonsee apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Haven on Long Grove | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1,646 |
The Aventine at Oakhurst North | Piedmont Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,686 |
TGM Springbrook | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waubonsee, IL
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waubonsee area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome - RENOVATED Model at Lakeview Townhomes at Fox Valley in the in the East Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Waubonsee apartment is the Ohio Model at Brookdale Lakes starting at $2,357 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Naperville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waubonsee apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lakeview Townhomes at Fox Valley | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome - RENOVATED | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.18 |
Brookdale Lakes | Ohio | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Haven on Long Grove | Brooklyn | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.48 |
Fox Valley Villages | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Lucca Fox Valley | a3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Fairways of Naperville | 1B1B-G | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
The Aventine at Oakhurst North | Piedmont Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
TGM Springbrook | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Lumen Fox Valley | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaubonsee, Aurora, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Aurora, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Waubonsee Neighborhood in Aurora, IL
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waubonsee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waubonsee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waubonsee is under $2,230.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waubonsee?
The cheapest apartment in Waubonsee is Haven on Long Grove which is listed at $1,646, while the average apartment in Waubonsee costs $3,182.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waubonsee?
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 16 regular apartments in Waubonsee that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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