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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 Fox Hill Senior Living in the Raintree Village Duplexes neighborhood priced from $656. 103 W Railroad St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Serena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Hill Senior Living1x1-H1BR,1BA$656
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$800
Deville ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
Arbor West Apartments1BR/1BA small1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serena, IL and Nearby

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Serena area is the $1.68 price per square foot Campania End Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Serena apartment is the 3BR Garden Model at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing starting at $3,051 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Prescott Mill Crossings 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.
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleCampania End3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing3BR Garden3BR,2.5BA$2.02
Redwood AuroraWillowood2BR,2BA$1.85
Reserve at Fox River ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.63
Ravine Woods Apartments2 Bedroom - North2BR,1BA$1.58
Aurora At Summerfield ApartmentsBurnham1BR,1BA$1.92
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Fox Hill Senior Living1x11BR,1BA$1.28
Deville ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,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 Springs At Oswego listed at $1,510.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serena Apartment is $656 at Fox Hill 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 $1,159 at Fox Hill Senior Living.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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