
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waubonsee Neighborhood of Aurora, IL from $700 (27 Rentals)
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TGM Springbrook

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Haven on Long Grove

Fox Pointe

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Fox Valley Villages

Hawthorn at Oakhurst
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The Aventine at Oakhurst North

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The Reserve at Summerfield

Lumen Fox Valley

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Lakeview Townhomes at Fox Valley

Silver Oaks At Waterford

Forest Ridge

1009 Pheasant Run Ln
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1111 Brunswick Ln

45 S Oakhurst Dr

1227 Andover Cir

Country Wood Apartment Homes

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Bristol Station
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubonsee Studio Apartments | $1,898 | $1,325 | $2,020 |
| Waubonsee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,339 | $2,605 |
| Waubonsee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $1,566 | $3,449 |
| Waubonsee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,797 | $4,165 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waubonsee Neighborhood of Aurora, IL.
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Cheapest Available Waubonsee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waubonsee area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at Lakeview Residences priced from $1,325. Country Wood Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,339. Here are the most affordable Waubonsee apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Residences | Lakeview Residences Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Country Wood Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Haven on Long Grove | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
| Fox Pointe | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1,566 |
| Hawthorn at Oakhurst | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| The Aventine at Oakhurst North | Piedmont Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,634 |
| Fox Valley Villages | Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1,641 |
| TGM Springbrook | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | Burnham | 1BR,1BA | $1,747 |
| Bristol Station | Newbury | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waubonsee, IL
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waubonsee area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome - RENOVATED Model at Lakeview Townhomes at Fox Valley in the in the Country Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,328. The second greatest value Waubonsee apartment is the Sycamore Model at Montgomery Place Apartments starting at $2,101 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Townhomes at Fox Valley | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome - RENOVATED | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.16 |
| Montgomery Place Apartments | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Fox Pointe | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | Burnham | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Railway Plaza | Zephyr | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Lumen Fox Valley | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Haven on Long Grove | Adair | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Aventine at Oakhurst North | Piedmont Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Hawthorn at Oakhurst | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Country Wood Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 $1,835.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waubonsee?
The cheapest apartment in Waubonsee is Country Wood Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,339, while the average apartment in Waubonsee costs $2,894.
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 22 regular apartments in Waubonsee 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 Waubonsee?
Cheap apartments in Waubonsee have an average cost of $328 which is $2,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waubonsee.
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