Average Rent in Aurora, CO

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Current Versus Historical Aurora, CO Rents

Aurora rentals average $863 for a studio rental to $3,199 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,975, or roughly $21 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $53 (-6.16%) year-over-year from $853 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $90 (7.76%) year-over-year from $1,160 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $498 (31.21%) year-over-year from $1,597 to $2,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $239 (-9.07%) year-over-year from $2,638 to $2,399. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (9.55%) year-over-year from $2,966 to $3,249. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 5.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.46% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $26.18 $800 $853 (-6.16%) $1,043 (-23.26%)
1 BR $23.51 $1,250 $1,160 (7.76%) $1,371 (-8.81%)
2 BR $21.46 $2,095 $1,597 (31.21%) $1,808 (15.85%)
3 BR $20.25 $2,399 $2,638 (-9.07%) $2,567 (-6.53%)
4+ BR $18.33 $3,249 $2,966 (9.55%) $2,942 (10.45%)

Historical Rents in Aurora, CO

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Top Cities Near Aurora

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Aurora. The average rent in Aurora is currently $1,513 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lakewood, CO, with an average rent of $1,408, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Aurora, CO is Denver, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,650 per month.

Let's compare Aurora, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Aurora, CO is 18.84% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Aurora, CO are about 10.68% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.39% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Aurora, CO in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lakewood, CO $1,025 $1,265 $1,398 $1,408
Westminster, CO $995 $1,238 $1,787 $1,513
Denver, CO $1,470 $1,283 $1,900 $1,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Aurora

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Aurora. One neighborhood in the area is Capitol Hill. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Aurora, CO in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Aurora, CO is currently around $1,025 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Aurora's average rent, which is actually $1,975. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Aurora, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,025 per month. Whereas, at $1,025 average rent per month, Capitol Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Aurora. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Capitol Hill, Denver, CO $900 $1,083 $1,299 $1,025

Top Counties Near Aurora

There are a total of 6 counties located by Aurora, CO. Some of these counties include Jefferson, CO, Adams, CO, and Denver, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,650. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,425. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,023, Douglas, CO is the most expensive county by Aurora, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Aurora, CO is 22.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Aurora, CO is 14.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Aurora, CO is 5.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jefferson, CO $1,021 $1,238 $1,425 $1,425
Adams, CO $875 $1,195 $1,495 $1,595
Denver, CO $1,470 $1,283 $1,900 $1,650
Arapahoe, CO $1,095 $1,150 $1,945 $1,650
Boulder, CO $1,450 $1,600 $1,895 $1,895
Douglas, CO N/A $1,775 $2,300 $3,023

Top Zipcodes Near Aurora

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Aurora, CO. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,439. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 80203, Denver, CO at $1,058 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,820 per month is 80220, Denver, CO.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,183. That's at least $31 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Aurora, CO is $1,386 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,037 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Aurora, CO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
80203, Denver, CO $900 $1,099 $1,699 $1,058
80220, Denver, CO $1,465 $1,673 $2,375 $1,820

Frequently Asked Questions - Aurora Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Aurora, CO?
The average monthly rental price for Aurora, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,975. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Aurora, CO rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Aurora, CO.
How much is a studio apartment in Aurora, CO?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $863 and an average price per square feet of $26.18. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Aurora.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Aurora, CO?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $23.51. There are a total of 28 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Aurora.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Aurora, CO?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $21.46. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Aurora.
How have rent prices in Aurora, CO changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Aurora, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Aurora, CO?
A reasonable rent price in Aurora, CO is around $1,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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