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
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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