Aurora

The Aurora Hills Golf Course neighborhood is centrally located in Aroura, CO.
The Fox Theatre is still an active spot to watch professional performances in North Aurora.
The Grove neighborhood residents are able to enjoy this neighborhood park in Outer South Adams County.
The Aurora Hills Golf Course is a golf experience that is hard to beat.
Cherry Creek State Park has an off leash dog area just down the street from Cherry Creek Ra

Aurora, CO Area Guide

The great Colorado outdoors with retailers and restaurants galore

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Living in Aurora, Colorado combines suburban comfort with convenient access to both city amenities and outdoor adventures. Located just east of Denver, Aurora features more than 100 parks and 6,000 acres of open space perfect for recreation. Residents can tee off at any of the city's six public golf courses or explore natural areas like the Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch. The Aurora and Quincy Reservoirs offer opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Current rent trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,430 monthly, representing a 4.9% decrease from the previous year, while two-bedroom units average $1,851, down 5% year-over-year.

Aurora's neighborhoods range from the developing City Center district to established communities like Aurora Highlands and Mission Viejo. The Anschutz Medical Campus serves as a major regional healthcare center, housing both the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital. Shopping destinations include the Town Center at Aurora and Southlands mall, while the Stanley Marketplace, set in a renovated aviation manufacturing building, houses local shops and eateries. Along East Colfax Avenue, the Aurora Cultural Arts District features the historic Aurora Fox Theatre & Arts Center and The People's Building, which showcases performing arts throughout the year. The city's rich history dates to the 1880s when it was established as Fletcher, named after Denver businessman Donald Fletcher. After Fletcher departed during the Silver Crash of 1893, residents renamed the settlement Aurora in 1907.

Explore the City

The Grove neighborhood residents are able to enjoy this neighborhood park in Outer South Adams County.

The Aurora Hills Golf Course is a golf experience that is hard to beat.

Cherry Creek State Park has an off leash dog area just down the street from Cherry Creek Ra

Enjoy the trails at Carson Park, just a short drive from Cherry Creek Raquet Club.

The 13th Ave RTD Station is just a mile west of Laredo Heights in Aurora, Colorado.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Aurora, CO is $1,280 for a studio, $1,374 for one bedroom, $1,773 for two bedrooms, and $2,544 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aurora has decreased by -4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,374/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$2,644/month
1,741 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,665/month
910 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,543/month
1,428 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Aurora Quest K-8

Public

Grades K-8

589 Students

Aurora Frontier K-8

Public

Grades PK-8

781 Students

Murphy Creek K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

735 Students

Fox Hollow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

583 Students

Black Forest Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

593 Students

Aurora Quest K-8

Public

Grades K-8

589 Students

Aurora Frontier K-8

Public

Grades PK-8

781 Students

Murphy Creek K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

735 Students

Falcon Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

687 Students

Aurora Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

512 Students

Grandview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,774 Students

Cherokee Trail High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,924 Students

Overland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,109 Students

Rangeview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,051 Students

Smoky Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,252 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.