Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Aurora, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Aurora, CO rent slipped 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $84 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.2% increase month over month in June 2026.

  • Aurora sits 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 627 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Aurora rent for about $1,020/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,775/month. Larger units range up to $3,100/month for 4+ bedrooms, while houses rent at a median of $2,700/month and apartments at $1,395/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Aurora Hills Golf Course and Tower Triangle saw rents fall by over 50% year over year to $1,349 and $1,350/month respectively, far exceeding the citywide decline of 7.9%. This indicates a localized cooldown contrasting with the broader market trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Aurora

$1,750/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Aurora is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aurora

627

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Aurora rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Aurora, CO

Average rent prices in Aurora have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Aurora, CO

Rent prices in Aurora vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Aurora is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Aurora run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,020

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,775

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,635

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,020

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,635

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Aurora, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Aurora, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Aurora and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.

Aurora

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Aurora, CO is 5% lower than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Aurora, CO

3189 Wheeling St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Morris Heights house for rent in Aurora

3189 Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80011

1 bed

1 bath

$700

$500

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1623 S Fairplay St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Willow Park house for rent in Aurora

3rd bedroom

1623 S Fairplay St, Aurora, CO 80012

1 bed

1.5 baths

$650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Apr 17

1478 S Moline St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jul 1

2247 S Eagle St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southeast Crossing house for rent in Aurora

1 bed

1 bath

$675

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jun 5

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Frequently asked questions for Aurora, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Aurora rental market.

How much is rent in Aurora?

The average rent in Aurora is $1,750 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aurora?

Average rent prices in Aurora have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aurora is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Aurora?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora are Delmar Parkway ($1,095/mo), North Aurora ($1,150/mo), and Expo Park ($1,180/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Aurora?

To comfortably afford rent in Aurora, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Aurora?

Aurora's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions in this Denver suburb, with two-bedroom apartments making up the largest share of available inventory at 33%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Arvada