Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Aurora, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Aurora rent stands today

    Aurora, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,799/month. Month over month, rents cooled 2.6%, showing a recent easing in the market.

  • Aurora sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering renters a moderately priced market with 675 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Aurora rent for about $1,040/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,146/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,755/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,985/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Sorrel Ranch rents rose 24.9% year over year to $2,997/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Center Pointe saw rents fall 40.9% year over year to $1,300/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in Aurora.

Median rent

Median rent in Aurora

$1,799/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Aurora is $1,799 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $101 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aurora

675

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Aurora rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,280, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Aurora run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,497.

Listings

Studio

$1,040

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$1,146

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,755

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,985

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,040

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,146

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,755

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,985

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

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$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,715
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Aurora, CO

Elm Grove Apartments – Studio & 1 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Elm Grove Apartments – Studio & 1

11852 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$650–$740

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1478 S Moline St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Village East house for rent in Aurora

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3792 S Gibralter St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Aurora

Bedroom with bay window and vaulted ceilings

3792 S Gibralter St, Aurora, CO 80013

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Amber Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.6

Very good

Amber Apartments

1945 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80010

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,799 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aurora?

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

How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aurora is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $101 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Aurora?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora are Delmar Parkway ($1,055/mo), North Aurora ($1,077/mo), and Expo Park ($1,245/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Aurora?

To comfortably afford rent in Aurora, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December represents the best time to apartment hunt in Aurora, offering both the lowest seasonal rents and the least competition among renters, with approximately 6% lower prices than peak February rates.

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).

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