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Average Rent in Aurora, IL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Aurora, IL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,492/mo
▲ +5.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,821/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Aurora, IL
18 listed units across 3 buildings offering 3 bed units in Aurora, IL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $84/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Summerfield | Unit 17 | $2,627 | $2,447 | $180 |
| Apartments at Kirkland Crossing | Unit 10, Jasmine | $2,798 | $2,618 | $180 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | Unit 9 | $2,164 | $1,990 | $174 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | Unit 3 | $2,155 | $1,990 | $165 |
| Apartments at Kirkland Crossing | Unit 5, Spruce | $2,491 | $2,361 | $130 |
| Apartments at Kirkland Crossing | Unit 9, Magnolia | $2,802 | $2,679 | $123 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | Unit 13 | $2,423 | $2,311 | $112 |
| Apartments at Kirkland Crossing | Unit 11, Jasmine | $2,678 | $2,618 | $60 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Aurora, IL
Compare average rent across Aurora, IL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora 60504 | $2,192 | ▼ $21 | $1,507 | 7 | 153 |
| Aurora 60502 | $2,161 | ▲ $18 | $1,648 | 3 | 29 |
| North Aurora 60542 | $2,030 | ▼ $90 | $1,426 | 1 | 18 |
| Aurora 60506 | $1,866 | ▲ $95 | $1,530 | 2 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Aurora, IL?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Aurora, IL is $2,492 per month across 5 apartment communities and 14 available units. Rents have increased $132 (5.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Fox Pointe starting at $1,821/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,492/mo.
Prices range from $1,821 to $3,365 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Aurora, IL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,252 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,211 | -$41 | 6 |
| August 2026 | $2,128 | -$83 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $2,245 | +$117 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
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 | $1,821/mo | $1,821/mo | 5 | 3.4 |
| The Reserve at Summerfield | $2,447/mo | $2,537/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Redwood Aurora | $2,499/mo | $2,499/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Apartments at Kirkland Crossing | $2,618/mo | $2,715/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| 500 Station | $3,349/mo | $3,354/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
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
$100,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,492/mo.
Comfortable income
$120,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,821/mo), you need to earn at least $73,000/year.
Median household income in Aurora, IL is $90,109 , about 25% 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) | $2,492 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $6,113/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.
Google Search Trends for Aurora, IL Apartments
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