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Aurora, ON

Area Guide

Find your northern light in Aurora

Community culture festivals

As soon as you step into Aurora, ON, you’ll notice the gentle rise and fall of hills dotted with woodlands—a clear sign of the Oak Ridges Moraine shaping the town’s landscape. There’s a welcoming mix of small-town shops and cafés woven between parks and trails throughout Aurora.

Residents gather in the Aurora Community Arboretum, a peaceful 100-acre green space with meadows, ponds, and paths along the East Holland River. Restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment cluster in historic downtown where Yonge Street and Wellington Street intersect. The Aurora GO Station sits centrally, offering commuter rail and bus service to downtown Toronto.

Nearby, Aurora Town Square is home to the Aurora Museum & Cultural Centre, where rotating exhibits and permanent collections connect residents to the town’s past. Housing in Aurora ranges from larger homes to townhomes and apartments near downtown, while newer developments toward Bayview Avenue offer additional rental options with open layouts and modern finishes. Events like the Aurora Multicultural Festival, Saturday Farmers’ Market, and outdoor summer concerts give the town its classic, welcoming feel.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Aurora, ON is $2,075 for one bedroom, $2,418 for two bedrooms, and $2,959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Aurora has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,075/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$3,193/month
0 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,166/month
0 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Aurora, ON

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Ésc Renaissance

Public

Grades 9-12

Aurora High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Aurora

Houses for Rent in Aurora

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Methodology

† 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.