Average Rent in Aurora, CO
2 apartment buildings, 20 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,857/mo
median $1,815
market average
Cheapest
$1,298/mo
Marq Iliff Station
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
20
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Aurora, CO.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Aurora, CO Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Marq Iliff Station
2367 S Blackhawk St, Aurora, CO 80014
The Sanctuary at Tallyn's Reach Apartments
23680 E Easter Dr, Aurora, CO 80016, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marq Iliff Station 2367 S Blackhawk St, Aurora, CO 80014 | $1,298 | $1,757 | $1.91 | 3.6 (203) | 12 |
| 2 | The Sanctuary at Tallyn's Reach Apartments 23680 E Easter Dr, Aurora, CO 80016, USA | $1,375 | $2,008 | $1.87 | 4 (227) | 8 |
Rent & Price History by Building
By Area
Aurora, CO neighborhoods
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Aurora, CO Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Aurora, CO is $1,857 per month, based on 20 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,298 at Marq Iliff Station to $2,650 at The Sanctuary at Tallyn's Reach Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,393/mo | $1,298/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,568/mo | $1,507/mo | 7 |
| 2 Bed | $2,130/mo | $1,865/mo | 8 |
| 3 Bed | $2,479/mo | $2,393/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Aurora, CO, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Aurora, CO averages $1,568/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,130/mo. At the local median household income of $84,320, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Aurora, CO at $1,759/mo. The current tracked market average runs 6% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Aurora, CO while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Denver
Demand in the Denver rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Buckley Space Force Base
- Anschutz Medical Campus
- Raytheon Technologies
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Mean one-way commute in Aurora, CO is 29 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Aurora, CO?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$74,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,857/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,298/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Aurora, CO is $84,320 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Aurora, CO
Overall prices in Aurora, CO runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Aurora, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,857 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,430/mo |
Population
390,201
Median household income
$84,320
Census median rent
$1,759/mo
Rent as % of income
34.7%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Colorado
How Aurora, CO rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Aurora, CO | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $2,204 | +19% | -1.9% | 110 |
| Parker, CO | $1,992 | +7% | -12.7% | 17 |
| Centennial, CO | $2,336 | +26% | +2.5% | 12 |
| Greeley, CO | $1,525 | -18% | +2.9% | 12 |
| Boulder, CO | $2,858 | +54% | +4.6% | 11 |
| Castle Rock, CO | $1,924 | +4% | -0.3% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aurora, CO?
The average rent in Aurora, CO is $1,857 per month, based on 20 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Aurora, CO?
The median asking rent in Aurora, CO is $1,815 per month, computed from 20 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,857/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Aurora, CO?
The lowest available rent in Aurora, CO starts at $1,298 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Aurora, CO?
1-bedroom apartments in Aurora, CO average $1,568/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,507/mo across 7 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Aurora, CO?
2-bedroom apartments in Aurora, CO average $2,130/mo. Units start from $1,865/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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