Arbor West Apartments
1240 Nantucket Rd,
Aurora, IL 60506
$1,300 - $1,975 | 1-3 Beds
A short drive through North River reveals it as a quintessentially suburban neighborhood with similarly styled homes and tidy lawns laid out in a neat grid. The city's commercial center lies about two miles away across Fox River, making North River an ideal spot to find apartments near downtown Aurora while remaining in a wholly residential area.
Shopping involves a trip to Lake Street, where a selection of strip malls covers your daily necessities. Take a break from running errands to order up a saucy serving of ribs at La Victoria Roy's BBQ, and enjoy a Greek-inspired breakfast before work at Nikarry's Restaurant.
For cultural entertainment, head across the river to East Aurora, or continue a mere 40 miles east to sample Chicago nightlife. Historic downtown Aurora hosts the Hollywood Casino, Paramount Theater, and SciTech Museum, delivering a well-rounded blend of live and interactive diversions. Pencil in First Fridays on your calendar to enjoy a monthly celebration of artists with music, galleries, and pop-up shops.
As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in North River is $763 for a studio, $1,129 for one bedroom, $1,438 for two bedrooms, and $1,890 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North River has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Studio
516 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$763/month
Average Rent
1 BR
699 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,129/month
Average Rent
2 BR
848 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,438/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,267 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,890/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.