Aurora Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · July 2026 · Abode managed-community data (includes concession-adjusted effective rents)
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
- Median asking rent
- $2,098
- Effective rent
- $2,097
- Vs. Chicago median
- -16%
- Avg days to lease
- —
- Active rentals now
- 93
Asking vs. effective rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
1 bedroom
$1,772
+2.0% YoY · as of July 2026
2 bedroom
$2,098
+5.5% YoY · as of July 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026
Aurora renting, answered
- What is the average rent in Aurora?
- As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Aurora is $2,098 per month, based on 85 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,772 for a 1 bedroom and $2,098 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in Aurora going up or down?
- Median asking rent in Aurora is up 5.5% 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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