Average rent in Aurora, Chicago
The median asking rent in Aurora is $2,099 a month and the average is $2,241, based on 44 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,899 for a 1 bedroom, $2,449 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 24% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Aurora rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,899 | $1,918 | $1,849–$2,018 | 777 | 19 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,449 | $2,410 | $2,099–$2,594 | 1,050 | 23 |
| 3 bedroom | $3,374 | $3,374 | $3,349–$3,399 | 1,245 | 2 |
| All sizes | $2,099 | $2,241 | 44 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Aurora compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | $2,099 | n/a | $1,899 | $2,449 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Aurora?
The median asking rent in Aurora is $2,099 a month and the average is $2,241, based on 44 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $1,899 for a 1 bedroom, $2,449 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Aurora?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Aurora is $1,899 a month, ranging from $1,849 to $2,018 across 19 available units, with an average size of 777 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Aurora?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Aurora is $2,449 a month, ranging from $2,099 to $2,594 across 23 available units, with an average size of 1,050 square feet.
Is Aurora more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Aurora is $2,099. That is 24% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.