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280 Rentals
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  4. |
    1 BED
    $1,673
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,651 - $1,721
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,673 - $1,743

    Fox Valley Villages

    710 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
    (331) 244-2207
  9. $492 Off
    Price Drop. $492 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,677
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,610 - $1,670
    Required Monthly Fees$67 - $215
    Total Monthly Price$1,677 - $1,885

    The Emery

    28262 Diehl Rd, Warrenville, IL 60555
    (331) 241-6909
  25. STUDIO
    $1,075+
    1 BED
    $1,225+
    2 BEDS
    $1,420+

    Aurora Heights

    1340 Marshall Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505
  29. Building Photo - 136 S Fordham Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    136 S Fordham Ave Unit lower

    136 S Fordham Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
  30. Building Photo - 1895 Tall Oaks Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,525
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,525
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,525

    1895 Tall Oaks Dr Unit 3504

    1895 Tall Oaks Dr, Aurora, IL 60505
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Aurora, IL Apartments for Rent

Aurora is Illinois' second-largest city and earned the nickname "City of Lights" in 1881 when it became one of the first cities in the United States to install an all-electric street lighting system. Located along the Fox River about 40 miles west of Chicago, Aurora spans four counties and offers a mix of historic downtown architecture and modern suburban development. Those looking for apartments for rent in Aurora will find options ranging from residences near the restored downtown district with its landmark Paramount Theatre to newer apartment communities on the Far East Side, with one-bedroom units averaging around $1,588 per month.

Renting in Aurora provides convenient access to both suburban amenities and downtown Chicago through two Metra stations on the BNSF line, with morning trains reaching Union Station in about an hour. The city features outdoor recreation along the Fox River Trail system, Phillips Park with its free zoo and golf course, and shopping options that include the Chicago Premium Outlets and Fox Valley Mall. Aurora is also home to several educational institutions, including Aurora University and Waubonsee Community College, making it an appealing option for those seeking affordable housing with strong transportation connections and a range of local attractions.

Renting in Aurora

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Aurora

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Education

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Metea Valley High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,726 Students
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Waubonsie Valley High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,713 Students
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East High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,942 Students
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West Aurora High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,561 Students
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Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
656 Students
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Francis Granger Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,023 Students
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Still Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
706 Students
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Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
284 Students
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Herget Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
587 Students
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Jefferson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
563 Students
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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
675 Students
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Homestead Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
488 Students
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The Wheatlands Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
601 Students
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Nancy Young Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
586 Students

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