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Aurora Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · June 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

Median asking rent
$2,110
Effective rent
$2,037
Vs. Chicago median
-16%
Avg days to lease
Active rentals now
75

Asking vs. effective rent over time

$1.4k$1.6k$1.9k$2.1kAug ’23Feb ’24Aug ’24Feb ’25Aug ’25Feb ’26Jun ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,769
+4.5% YoY · as of June 2026
2 bedroom
$2,110
+3.0% YoY · as of June 2026

Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology

Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026

Aurora renting, answered

What is the average rent in Aurora?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in Aurora is $2,110 per month, based on 121 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,769 for a 1 bedroom and $2,110 for a 2 bedroom.
Are rents in Aurora going up or down?
Median asking rent in Aurora is up 3.0% compared with a year ago.
Is Aurora more expensive than Chicago overall?
Aurora's median asking rent is 16% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.

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