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Deville Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deville Manor

110 5th StOswego, IL 60543
Senior Living
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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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Keystone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

30 S Stolp AveAurora, IL 60506
property at 318 Liberty St

$1,500 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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318 Liberty St

MorrisIL60450

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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 2 Beds unit found at Deville Manor in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood priced from $678. Wedgewood Manor Active Senior Living in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Serena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Deville Manor2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$678
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR,1BA$1,070
811 Covey Ln1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
Lakeview ResidencesLakeview Residences Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,325
Leland Tower ApartmentsGalena1BR,1BA$1,410
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,440
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,450
The Onyx on VictoriaPremier 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,475
The Reserve at SummerfieldThe Adler1BR,1BA$1,566

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serena, IL and Nearby

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serena area is the $1.95 price per square foot 4BR Garden Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing in the in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood starting from $3,370. The second greatest value Serena apartment is the Capewood Model at Redwood Oswego starting at $2,999 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood. 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.
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing4BR Garden4BR,2.5BA$1.95
Redwood OswegoCapewood2BR,2BA$1.85
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleAccera2BR,2.5BA$1.74
Reserve at Fox River3BR3BR,2BA$1.78
811 Covey Ln1x11BR,1BA$1.33
Downer Place Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.02
The Reserve at SummerfieldThe Adler1BR,1BA$1.94
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Deville Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Wedgewood Manor Active Senior LivingB1BR,1BA$1.78

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Lakeview Residences listed at $1,325.

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 $678 at Deville Manor.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.