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property at 407 6th St

$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 6th St

MendotaIL61342
property at 118 E Canal St

$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 E Canal St

North UticaIL61373

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property at 318 Liberty St

$1,450 - $1,550

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 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
Reserve at Fox River2BR2BR,2BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serena, IL and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serena area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2BA Model at York Meadow in the in the Whispering Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Serena apartment is the Fuller - Renovated Model at The Reserve at Summerfield starting at $2,692 with a $1.61 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.
York Meadow2BA3BR,2BA$1.17
The Reserve at SummerfieldFuller - Renovated3BR,2BA$1.61
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleAccera2BR,2.5BA$1.74
Redwood OswegoForestwood2BR,2BA$1.93
Reserve at Fox River3BR3BR,2BA$1.78
Mallard Point ApartmentsC2 - Meadow2BR,2BA$1.66
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 Serena

What type of rentals are currently available in Serena?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Serena, IL with pricing that ranges from $825 to $4,000. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Serena ranging from $950 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Serena?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Serena ranges from $950 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,191.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Serena?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Serena range from $1,309 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,329.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.