Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Aurora, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Aurora, IL rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,305/month. Renters today are paying $133 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 1.0% month-over-month decline.
Compared to national trends
Aurora runs 21.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market near Chicago with a total of 143 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Aurora rent for $1,575/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,645/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,725/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bardwell rents climbed 20.8% year over year to $1,700/month across 10 rentals, outpacing the citywide 3.8% rise in Aurora, IL.
Median rent
Median rent in Aurora
$2,305/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Aurora is $2,305 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $405 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aurora
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 4% 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 $1,814, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Aurora run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,575 |  4% | 50% | |
1 bedroom | $1,645 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,725 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 8% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Big Woods Marmion | $1,905 | |
Edgelawn Randall | $1,862 | |
Eola Yards | $2,650 | |
Far East | $2,990 | |
Far Southeast | $2,600 | |
Fox Valley | $2,142 | |
Indian Creek | $2,007 | |
Pigeon Hill | $1,966 | |
South East Villages | $2,450 | |
South Farnsworth | $2,399 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,814 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
19%
Pigeon Hill
Average rent
$1,966
Fox Valley
Average rent
$2,142
Far Southeast
Average rent
$2,600
Far East
Average rent
$2,990
South Farnsworth
Average rent
$2,399
Big Woods Marmion
Average rent
$1,905
Eola Yards
Average rent
$2,650
Edgelawn Randall
Average rent
$1,862
Indian Creek
Average rent
$2,007
South East Villages
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,814
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
6%
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
21%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Aurora, IL is 10% lower than the median rent in Bolingbrook, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,550
5%$1,925
6%$1,940
9%$1,900
6%$1,895
14%$1,878
15%$2,800
3%$2,995
3%$2,200
8%$1,862
2%$2,287
14%$1,900
4%Discover rentals in Aurora, IL
1d ago
2000 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
1–2 beds
1 bath
$780–$985
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Big Woods Marmion townhouse for rent in Aurora
2734 Preston Ct, Aurora, IL 60502
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
House for rent
1d ago
1341 Monomoy St, Aurora, IL 60506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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
15m ago
100 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$4,177
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Far East townhouse for rent in Aurora
4414 Chelsea Manor Cir, Aurora, IL 60504
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,581–$3,584
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1747 Walnut Park Ln, Aurora, IL 60504
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,785
House for rent
Available Oct 6
1d ago
Verified
1743 Walnut Park Ln, Aurora, IL 60504
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,560
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
Verified
778 N Elmwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
4 beds
2 baths
$2,735
House for rent
Available Aug 21
2d ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,581–$3,584
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$3,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1743 Walnut Park Ln, Aurora, IL 60504
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,560
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,765
$2,570
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 21
13h ago
Verified
675 Station Blvd, Aurora, IL 60504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$3,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
245 N Oakhurst Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,581–$3,584
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,765
$2,570
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,710
$2,375
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 20
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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 $2,305 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aurora?
Average rent prices in Aurora have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Aurora is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Aurora?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora are Edgelawn Randall ($1,862/mo), Big Woods Marmion ($1,905/mo), and Pigeon Hill ($1,966/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Aurora?
To comfortably afford rent in Aurora, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/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).