Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Aurora, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Aurora rent stands today
Aurora, IL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,266/month. Month over month, rent increased 1.5%.
Compared to national trends
Aurora rents run 17.7% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 141 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Aurora rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,825/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,199/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,350/month.
What you'll pay
Houses, which make up 76.7% of rentals, have a median rent of $2,600/month compared to $1,999/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Aurora
$2,266/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Aurora is $2,266 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $341 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aurora
141
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Aurora rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Aurora, IL
Average rent prices in Aurora have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,999, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Aurora run $1,862 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,149.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 1% |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 | 2% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $2,199 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Big Woods Marmion | $2,139 | |
Edgelawn Randall | $1,846 | |
Eola Yards | $2,897 | |
Far East | $2,199 | |
Far Southeast | $2,400 | |
Fox Valley | $2,400 | |
Mccarty Burlington | $1,910 | |
Pigeon Hill | $2,169 | |
South Farnsworth | $2,295 | |
Waubonsee | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,999 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,812 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 1% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Pigeon Hill
Average rent
$2,169
Fox Valley
Average rent
$2,400
Far Southeast
Average rent
$2,400
Far East
Average rent
$2,199
Eola Yards
Average rent
$2,897
Big Woods Marmion
Average rent
$2,139
South Farnsworth
Average rent
$2,295
Edgelawn Randall
Average rent
$1,846
Waubonsee
Average rent
$2,400
Mccarty Burlington
Average rent
$1,910
Apartments
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,812
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
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
18%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Aurora, IL is 12% lower than the median rent in Bolingbrook, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,580
5%$1,700
20%$1,910
1%$1,950
7%$1,995
8%$2,150
7%$2,500
2%$2,900
18%$2,275
2%$1,695
10%$2,230
6%$1,931
2%Discover rentals in Aurora, IL
21h ago
1341 Monomoy St, Aurora, IL 60506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North River house for rent in Aurora
832 N Elmwood Dr #NA, Aurora, IL 60506
4 beds
2 baths
$7,895
$1,340
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Southeast Aurora apartment for rent in Aurora
457 Talma St #2, Aurora, IL 60505
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Light Of The Community apartment for rent in Aurora
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
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
100 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,483–$4,779
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Waubonsee house for rent in Aurora
615 Chester Ct E, Aurora, IL 60504
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,495
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,752–$3,839
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
778 N Elmwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
4 beds
2 baths
$2,849
House for rent
Available Aug 21
3d ago
Verified
783 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,765
House for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Verified
833 N Elmwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
4 beds
2 baths
$2,825
House for rent
Available Aug 18
11h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,752–$3,839
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$3,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
833 N Elmwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
4 beds
2 baths
$2,825
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,725
House for rent
Available Aug 14
11h ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,752–$3,839
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$3,499
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,715
$2,580
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,725
House for rent
Available Aug 14
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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 $2,266 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aurora?
Average rent prices in Aurora have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Aurora is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $341 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Aurora?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora are Edgelawn Randall ($1,846/mo), Mccarty Burlington ($1,910/mo), and Big Woods Marmion ($2,139/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Aurora?
To comfortably afford rent in Aurora, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Aurora?
February offers the lowest rents in Aurora, running about 10% below July peaks, while November and December see less competition from other renters compared to the busy April and July months.
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).