Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Aurora, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Aurora, IL rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,234/month. Renters today are paying $91 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,469/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Aurora runs 14.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 185 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Aurora rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,680/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,140/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,675/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,195/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up over half the inventory, reflecting what most renters will encounter.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Aurora, IL, Pigeon Hill rents rose 28.2% year over year to $1,500/month, while Mccarty Burlington rents fell 26.8% to the same median. The citywide market is down 2.9%, so these neighborhoods show divergent local trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Aurora
$2,234/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Aurora is $2,234 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $284 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aurora
185
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Aurora rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Aurora, IL
Average rent prices in Aurora have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, IL
Rent prices in Aurora vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Aurora is $1,989, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Aurora run $1,681 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,140.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 11% |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,680 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,140 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,675 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Big Woods Marmion | $1,842 | |
Edgelawn Randall | $1,449 | |
Eola Yards | $2,675 | |
Far East | $2,424 | |
Far Southeast | $2,800 | |
Fox Valley | $2,208 | |
Indian Creek | $1,800 | |
Near West Galena | $2,000 | |
Southeast Aurora | $2,000 | |
Waubonsee | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,989 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,680
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,140
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Far East
Average rent
$2,424
Fox Valley
Average rent
$2,208
Edgelawn Randall
Average rent
$1,449
Eola Yards
Average rent
$2,675
Big Woods Marmion
Average rent
$1,842
Far Southeast
Average rent
$2,800
Near West Galena
Average rent
$2,000
Southeast Aurora
Average rent
$2,000
Waubonsee
Average rent
$2,600
Indian Creek
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,989
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Aurora, IL, 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, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Aurora and Bolingbrook by all bedroom counts and property types.
Aurora
15%higher than the national median
38%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Aurora, IL is 17% lower than the median rent in Bolingbrook, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,100
51%$1,920
13%$1,950
45%$1,944
41%$2,250
35%$2,450
14%$2,650
5%$2,249
8%$1,750
4%$1,962
12%$1,998
16%Discover rentals in Aurora, IL
1d ago
1341 Monomoy St, Aurora, IL 60506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bardwell house for rent in Aurora
338 Marion Ave #2, Aurora, IL 60505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Near West Galena apartment for rent in Aurora
545 Hammond Ave #3, Aurora, IL 60506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
991 Tollview Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Far East house for rent in Aurora
1348 Amaranth Dr, Aurora, IL 60564
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Big Woods Marmion townhouse for rent in Aurora
2621 Wingate Ct, Aurora, IL 60502
2 beds
1.5 baths
$4,250
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,797
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Far East apartment for rent in Aurora
2 beds
0 baths
$2,579
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
20h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,672–$2,808
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,949
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,681
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
9h ago
South East Villages townhouse for rent in Aurora
712 Clearwood Ct #712, Aurora, IL 60504
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Aug 1
20h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,672–$2,808
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,797
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,330
$2,130
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 13
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,285
House for rent
Available May 18
20h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,672–$2,808
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,797
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,330
$2,130
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 13
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,375
$3,240
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 22
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Frequently asked questions for Aurora, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Aurora rental market.
How much is rent in Aurora?
The average rent in Aurora is $2,234 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aurora?
Average rent prices in Aurora have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Aurora is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $284 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Aurora?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora are Edgelawn Randall ($1,449/mo), Indian Creek ($1,800/mo), and Big Woods Marmion ($1,842/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Aurora?
To comfortably afford rent in Aurora, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/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 $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).