Average Rent in Aurora, IL
14 apartment buildings, 203 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,426/mo
Springs at Orchard Road
Properties
14
tracked daily
Units
203
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in Aurora, IL.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Aurora, IL Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Springs at Orchard Road
1801 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542, USA
The Reserve at Summerfield
1847 Clubhouse Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
ReNew Aurora
2000 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
Fox Pointe
2074 Fox Pointe Cir, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
The Aventine at Oakhurst North Apartments
2800 Pontiac Dr, Aurora, IL 60502, USA
Fox Valley Villages
710 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
Butterfield Oaks Apartments
2288 Oakmeadow Dr, Aurora, IL 60502, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springs at Orchard Road 1801 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542, USA | $1,426 | $2,030 | $1.89/ft² | 4.2 (124) | 18 |
| 2 | The Reserve at Summerfield 1847 Clubhouse Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, USA | $1,507 | $2,150 | $1.86/ft² | 4.2 (424) | 17 |
| 3 | ReNew Aurora 2000 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506, USA | $1,530 | $1,550 | $2.44/ft² | 4 (94) | 2 |
| 4 | Fox Pointe 2074 Fox Pointe Cir, Aurora, IL 60504, USA | $1,589 | $1,642 | $1.72/ft² | 3.4 (123) | 22 |
| 5 | The Aventine at Oakhurst North Apartments 2800 Pontiac Dr, Aurora, IL 60502, USA | $1,648 | $1,963 | $1.92/ft² | 3.3 (272) | 6 |
| 6 | Fox Valley Villages 710 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504, USA | $1,671 | $2,038 | $2.01/ft² | 4 (474) | 18 |
| 7 | Butterfield Oaks Apartments 2288 Oakmeadow Dr, Aurora, IL 60502, USA | $1,748 | $2,070 | $2.45/ft² | 4.7 (145) | 12 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Springs at Orchard Road
4.2 (124)1801 Oak St, North Aurora, IL 60542, USA
The Reserve at Summerfield
4.2 (424)1847 Clubhouse Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
ReNew Aurora
4 (94)2000 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
Fox Pointe
3.4 (123)2074 Fox Pointe Cir, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
The Aventine at Oakhurst North Apartments
3.3 (272)2800 Pontiac Dr, Aurora, IL 60502, USA
Fox Valley Villages
4 (474)710 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
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Aurora, IL neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Aurora, IL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Aurora, IL is $2,168 per month, based on 203 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,426 at Springs at Orchard Road to $3,396 at Lucca Fox Valley.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,998/mo | $1,426/mo | 22 |
| 1 Bed | $1,996/mo | $1,507/mo | 70 |
| 2 Bed | $2,285/mo | $1,589/mo | 97 |
| 3 Bed | $2,492/mo | $1,821/mo | 14 |
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, IL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Aurora, IL averages $1,996/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,285/mo. At the local median household income of $90,109, that works out to 29% 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, IL at $1,535/mo. The current tracked market average runs 41% 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, IL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Chicago
Demand in the Chicago 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:
- Caterpillar
- Western Electric (Alcatel-Lucent)
- Rush Copley Medical Center
Mean one-way commute in Aurora, IL is 28 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, IL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$87,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,168/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,426/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Aurora, IL is $90,109 , about 13% 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) | $2,168 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,789/mo |
Population
179,867
Median household income
$90,109
Census median rent
$1,535/mo
Census rent burden
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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Nearby cities in Illinois
How Aurora, IL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Aurora, IL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,050 | +41% | -1% | 39 |
| Schaumburg, IL | $2,021 | -7% | -2% | 13 |
| Rockford, IL | $1,314 | -39% | +4% | 12 |
| Evanston, IL | $2,189 | +1% | -0.4% | 11 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,434 | -34% | +2.1% | 11 |
| Springfield, IL | $1,269 | -41% | +2.3% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aurora, IL?
The average rent in Aurora, IL is $2,168 per month, based on 203 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Aurora, IL?
The median asking rent in Aurora, IL is $2,106 per month, computed from 203 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,168/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Aurora, IL?
The lowest available rent in Aurora, IL starts at $1,426 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Aurora, IL?
1-bedroom apartments in Aurora, IL average $1,996/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,507/mo across 70 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Aurora, IL?
2-bedroom apartments in Aurora, IL average $2,285/mo. Units start from $1,589/mo across 97 units currently listed.
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