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Average Rent in Aurora, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Aurora, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,373/mo
▲ +6.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,589/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
95
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Aurora, IL
Compare average rent across Aurora, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora 60504 | $2,224 | $1,543 | 8 | 177 |
| Aurora 60502 | $2,185 | $1,796 | 2 | 23 |
| Oswego 60543 | $2,171 | $1,626 | 1 | 30 |
| Aurora 60506 | $1,975 | $1,385 | 2 | 4 |
| North Aurora 60542 | $1,859 | $1,514 | 1 | 23 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Aurora, IL?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Aurora, IL is $2,373 per month across 10 apartment communities and 95 available units. Rents have increased $142 (6.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Fox Pointe starting at $1,589/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,373/mo.
Prices range from $1,589 to $3,449 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 23 units are currently listed.
Aurora, IL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Aurora, IL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Aurora, IL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Pointe | $1,589/mo | $1,589/mo | 8 | 3.4 |
| Fox Valley Villages | $1,718/mo | $1,902/mo | 6 | 4 |
| Willow + Wren Apartments | $1,895/mo | $2,019/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | $1,985/mo | $2,220/mo | 10 | 4.2 |
| ReNew Aurora | $2,009/mo | $2,017/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Haven on Long Grove | $2,108/mo | $2,307/mo | 4 | 3.8 |
| Apartments at Kirkland Crossing | $2,115/mo | $2,236/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
Google Search Trends for Aurora, IL Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Aurora, IL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$95,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,373/mo.
Comfortable income
$114,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,589/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in Aurora, IL is $90,109 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Aurora, IL
Overall prices in Aurora, IL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, 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, IL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,373 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,994/mo |
Population
179,867
Median household income
$90,109
Census median rent
$1,535/mo
Rent as % of income
28.5%
Median age
35.2
Mean commute
28 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.
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