Average Rent in Aurora, IL

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Current Versus Historical Aurora, IL Rents

Aurora rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $3,825 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $355 (35.68%) year-over-year from $995 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $260 (-16.17%) year-over-year from $1,610 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $132 (-5.90%) year-over-year from $2,232 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-1.08%) year-over-year from $2,628 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $608 (18.91%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $3,825. 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 up by 0.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.00	$1,350	$995 (35.68%)	$17 (7,688.46%)
1 BR	$23.25	$1,350	$1,610 (-16.17%)	$1,772 (-23.80%)
2 BR	$21.50	$2,100	$2,232 (-5.90%)	$1,865 (12.60%)
3 BR	$19.08	$2,600	$2,628 (-1.08%)	$2,378 (9.36%)
4+ BR	$19.20	$3,825	$3,217 (18.91%)	$3,216 (18.94%)

Historical Rents in Aurora, IL

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Top Cities Near Aurora

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Aurora. The average rent in Aurora is currently $2,436 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Joliet, IL, with an average rent of $2,379, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Aurora, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Aurora, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.37% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Aurora, IL are about 7.35% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.38% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Aurora, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Joliet, IL	N/A	$1,313	$1,900	$2,379
Wheaton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,546	$2,436
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,625	$2,300	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Aurora

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Aurora

There are a total of 8 counties located by Aurora, IL. Some of these counties include Bloomingdale, IL, Lisle, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,444. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bloomingdale, IL. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Wheatland, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by Aurora, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Aurora, IL is 18.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Aurora, IL is 1.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bloomingdale, IL	N/A	$1,600	$1,900	$2,100
Lisle, IL	N/A	$1,650	$1,975	$2,148
Downers Grove, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,050	$2,350
York, IL	N/A	$1,650	$2,050	$2,425
Milton, IL	$1,425	$1,850	$2,509	$2,463
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,300	$2,600
Oswego, IL	N/A	$1,400	$2,350	$2,900
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,300	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Aurora

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Aurora, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,525.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Aurora, IL is $1,580 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,321 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Aurora, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60504, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,300	$2,095	$2,600
60189, Wheaton, IL	N/A	$1,859	$2,546	$2,451

Frequently Asked Questions - Aurora Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Aurora, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Aurora, IL apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Aurora, IL 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, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Aurora, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $27.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Aurora.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Aurora, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $23.25. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Aurora.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Aurora, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,143 and an average price per square feet of $21.50. There are a total of 72 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Aurora.

How have rent prices in Aurora, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Aurora, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Aurora, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Aurora, IL is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.