Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Aurora, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Aurora, IL rent slipped 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,225/month. Renters today are paying $71 less per month on average than last year, continuing a cooldown from the peak of $2,469/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Aurora runs 14.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 219 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Aurora rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,759/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,199/month. Houses command a higher median rent of $2,600/month compared to apartments at $2,049/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southeast Aurora rents fell 24.3% year over year to $1,804/month, and Far East dropped 23.4% to $2,261/month. These declines contrast with the citywide cooldown of 7.3%, showing localized softness in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Aurora
$2,225/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Aurora is $2,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aurora
219
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,049, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Aurora run $1,804 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,199.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 |  1% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $1,759 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,199 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 3% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Big Woods Marmion | $2,195 | |
Eola Yards | $2,800 | |
Far East | $2,261 | |
Fox Valley | $2,399 | |
Indian Creek | $1,585 | |
Pigeon Hill | $1,988 | |
South East Villages | $2,600 | |
South Farnsworth | $2,400 | |
Southeast Aurora | $1,804 | |
Waubonsee | $2,525 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,049 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,759
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
Far East
Average rent
$2,261
Pigeon Hill
Average rent
$1,988
Fox Valley
Average rent
$2,399
Big Woods Marmion
Average rent
$2,195
Eola Yards
Average rent
$2,800
Waubonsee
Average rent
$2,525
South East Villages
Average rent
$2,600
Indian Creek
Average rent
$1,585
Southeast Aurora
Average rent
$1,804
South Farnsworth
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
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
14%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Aurora, IL is 15% lower than the median rent in Bolingbrook, IL.
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13%Discover rentals in Aurora, IL
7h 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
Southeast Aurora house for rent in Aurora
705 North Ave #UPPER, Aurora, IL 60505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
House for rent
5d+ ago
Southeast Aurora condo for rent in Aurora
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Condo for rent
Available Jun 12
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
5h ago
100 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,468–$4,779
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$3,499
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,702–$3,865
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,681
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,949
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
1307 Foxcroft Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Jul 7
14h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,702–$3,865
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$3,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1307 Foxcroft Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Jul 7
2d ago
Verified
731 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,245
House for rent
Available Jul 8
14h ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,749–$3,499
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,702–$3,865
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,949
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
731 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,245
House for rent
Available Jul 8
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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 $2,225 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aurora?
Average rent prices in Aurora have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Aurora is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Aurora?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora are Indian Creek ($1,585/mo), Southeast Aurora ($1,804/mo), and Pigeon Hill ($1,988/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).