Cheap Apartments for Rent near Serena, IL from $825 (27 Rentals)

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Fox Hill Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Hill Senior Living

1536 Sycamore RdYorkville, IL 60560
Senior Living
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Deville Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deville Manor

110 5th StOswego, IL 60543
Senior Living
property at 137 N 4250th Rd
$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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137 N 4250th Rd

MendotaIL61342
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Village West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village West Apartments

1971 Lilac LnAurora, IL 60506
Corporate Housing
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811 Covey Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

811 Covey Ln

811 Covey LnCoal City, IL 60416
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Keystone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

30 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506

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property at 318 Liberty St
$1,450 - $1,550
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318 Liberty St

MorrisIL60450
property at 553 11th St
$1,500
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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553 11th St

La SalleIL61301
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Serena, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Serena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Serena, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood priced from $1,070. Leland Tower Apartments in the West Side Aurora neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Serena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR, 1BA$1,070
Leland Tower ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,090
Ravine Woods Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR, 1BA$1,100
The Onyx on VictoriaPremier StudioStudio, 1BA$1,200
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR, 1BA$1,209
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,250
Reserve at Fox River3BR3BR, 2BA$1,336
Lakeview ResidencesLakeview Residences Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio, 1BA$1,360
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR, 1BA$1,400
ReNew AuroraAvon1BR, 1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serena, IL and Nearby

As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serena area is the $1.94 price per square foot DTH La Belle Model at Heyday Aurora in the West Side Aurora neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Serena apartment is the Accera Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting at $2,600 with a $1.75 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Serena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heyday AuroraDTH La Belle3BR, 2.5BA$1.94
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleAccera2BR, 2.5BA$1.75
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing2BR Vista2BR, 2.5BA$2.02
Redwood AuroraBreezewood2BR, 2BA$1.94
Redwood OswegoForestwood2BR, 2BA$1.95
Reserve at Fox River3BR3BR, 2BA$1.16
Yorkville ApartmentsB2BR, 1BA$1.82
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR, 1BA$1.64
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.82
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR, 1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Serena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Serena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Serena is at Leland Tower Apartments listed at $1,090.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Serena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serena Apartment is $1,070 at Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Serena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Serena is starting from $1,209 at Tudor Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Serena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Serena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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