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Rent Prices in Aurora, IL
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $1,596/mo
- Illinois $1,274/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $1,608/mo
- Illinois $1,284/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.7%
- Illinois 47.9%
- Renter households
- 20,604
- Illinois 1,657,539
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $1,076/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,274/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,608/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,901/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,888/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | $1,750/mo |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income9,08745.7%
- Pay 50% or more of income4,26721.5%
The median renter household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
2 bedrooms: $2,011/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | $1,596/mo | $1,274/mo | $1,608/mo | $1,901/mo | 45.7% |
| Kane County | $1,453/mo | $1,175/mo | $1,451/mo | $1,771/mo | 49.7% |
| Illinois | $1,274/mo | $1,121/mo | $1,284/mo | $1,480/mo | 47.9% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Aurora, IL?
- The median gross rent in Aurora, IL is $1,596 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $1,608/mo.
- How does Aurora compare with Illinois?
- The median rent in Aurora is $1,596/mo, compared with $1,274/mo for Illinois as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates