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North Aurora, IL Area Guide

Bask in suburban amenities near Chicago

Suburban Riverside Family-Friendly Upscale Active Scenic Quaint Growing Accessible Convenient

Located about 35 miles west of Chicago, North Aurora is a growing community on the banks of the Fox River. Known for its many recreational opportunities, North Aurora offers residents and visitors access to a variety of parks, bike trails, and a nature center in town.

North Aurora also contains plenty of shopping opportunities, with vibrant downtown boutiques, retail centers along Orchard Road and Randall Road, and close proximity to the expansive Chicago Premium Outlets. North Aurora’s prime location along I-88 and the Lincoln Highway Corridor connects the village to Chicago and much of the United States.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in North Aurora, IL is $1,615 for a studio, $1,616 for one bedroom, $2,089 for two bedrooms, and $2,775 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Aurora has increased by 5.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,616/month
745 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Aurora, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Schneider Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Goodwin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Fearn Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Jewel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Red Oak Nature Center
  • Dick Young Forest Preserve
  • Geneva Park Butterfly House
  • SciTech
  • Blackberry Farm

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

Top Apartments in North Aurora

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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.