North River

Aurora, IL

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North River - Aurora, IL

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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.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in North River is $757 for a studio, $1,120 for one bedroom, $1,427 for two bedrooms, and $1,876 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North River has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 516 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $757/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 699 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,120/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 848 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,427/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,267 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,876/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

52

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.

25

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

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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