Aurora Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · August 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,957
- Effective rent
- $1,931
- Vs. Chicago median
- -23%
- Avg days to lease
- —
- Active rentals now
- 86
Asking vs. effective rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,743
— YoY · as of August 2026
2 bedroom
$2,067
— YoY · as of August 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026
Aurora renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Aurora?
- As of August 2026, the median asking rent in Aurora is $1,957 per month, based on 134 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,743 for a 1 bedroom and $2,067 for a 2 bedroom.
- Is Aurora more expensive than Chicago overall?
- Aurora's median asking rent is 23% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,535.
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