Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Aurora, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Aurora, CO rent slipped 5.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $73 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $1,900/month.

  • Aurora is 7.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 675 total rentals providing a moderate selection for renters in the metro area.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Aurora rent for around $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,173/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,757/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,575/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,100/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Aurora

$1,795/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Aurora is $1,795 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $135 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Aurora

675

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Aurora run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

7%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,173

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,757

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,575

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,100

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,173

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,757

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Aurora, CO is 6% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Aurora, CO

1623 S Fairplay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

7609 S Quatar Way #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Saddle Rock Golf Club 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 Jul 31

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

3189 Wheeling St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Morris Heights house for rent in Aurora

3189 Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80011

1 bed

1 bath

$750

$700

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $1,795 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Aurora?

Average rent prices in Aurora have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Aurora is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Aurora?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora are Delmar Parkway ($1,050/mo), North Aurora ($1,150/mo), and Expo Park ($1,221/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Aurora average around $1,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,740/month.

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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