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Rental Market Trends in Aurora, IL

What is the average rent in Aurora, IL?

$1,600/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Aurora, IL is $1,600 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Aurora rent prices are 2% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Aurora, you can expect to pay about $1,203 per month for a studio, $1,600 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,962 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,314 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,203/month
520 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,600/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,962/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,314/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,362/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,829/month
1,618 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,709/month
2,353 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,222/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,509/month
1,361 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,940/month
1,797 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Aurora, IL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Aurora, IL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Aurora, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Aurora, Edgelawn Randall and Waubonsee are the most affordable neighborhoods in Aurora.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Aurora
$1,428/month
575 Sq Ft
Edgelawn Randall
$1,621/month
688 Sq Ft
Waubonsee
$1,732/month
856 Sq Ft
Madison Park
$1,787/month
702 Sq Ft
Hunter's Glen
$1,787/month
702 Sq Ft
Eola Yards
$1,791/month
717 Sq Ft
Far East
$2,065/month
759 Sq Ft
Fox Valley
$2,108/month
787 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Aurora?

Based on current rent prices, Fox Valley, Far East and Eola Yards are the most expensive neighborhoods in Aurora.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fox Valley
$2,108/month
787 Sq Ft
Far East
$2,065/month
759 Sq Ft
Eola Yards
$1,791/month
717 Sq Ft
Madison Park
$1,787/month
702 Sq Ft
Hunter's Glen
$1,787/month
702 Sq Ft
Waubonsee
$1,732/month
856 Sq Ft
Edgelawn Randall
$1,621/month
688 Sq Ft
Downtown Aurora
$1,428/month
575 Sq Ft

Which Aurora neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Aurora with the most apartments available are Fox Valley, Far East and Eola Yards .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fox Valley
$2,108/month
787 Sq Ft
Far East
$2,065/month
759 Sq Ft
Eola Yards
$1,791/month
717 Sq Ft
Edgelawn Randall
$1,621/month
688 Sq Ft
Waubonsee
$1,732/month
856 Sq Ft
Madison Park
$1,787/month
702 Sq Ft
Hunter's Glen
$1,787/month
702 Sq Ft
Downtown Aurora
$1,428/month
575 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Aurora, IL?

Because the average rent in Aurora is $1,600, you’ll want to make about $5,333 per month or $63,996 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Aurora, IL

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Aurora

Aurora, IL

Fox Valley

Aurora, IL

Studio
$1,188/month
$1,901/month
One Bedroom
$1,389/month
$1,977/month
Two Bedroom
$1,505/month
$2,348/month
Three Bedroom
$1,683/month
$2,962/month
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Apartment communities in Aurora we think you'll love

The Aventine at Oakhurst North

The Aventine at Oakhurst North

2800 Pontiac Dr,
Aurora, IL 60502

$1,616 - $2,848

1-2 Beds

500 Station

500 Station

675 Station Blvd,
Aurora, IL 60504

$1,895 - $3,300

1-3 Beds

Lumen Fox Valley

Lumen Fox Valley

4450 Fox Valley Center Dr,
Aurora, IL 60504

$1,882 - $6,024

Studio - 2 Beds

Arbors of Brookdale

Arbors of Brookdale

1373 Ivy Ln,
Naperville, IL 60563

$1,995 - $2,825

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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