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Aurora

Pop. 394,432·54th most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Aurora, CO
Median rent (all units)
$1,759/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$206
Rising (Monthly)
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Aurora · $1,759
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
74/100
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Rents are 12% below what Aurora's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,759/mo
Expected by trend
$2,001/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,646
1 BR
$1,806
2 BR
$2,161
3 BR
$2,819
4 BR+
$3,158
Research median
$2,161/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,108/yr
At $1,759/mo median
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Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Aurora, CO is majority owner-occupied, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
394,432
Median income
$88,368
Median age
35.3
Renters
37.6%
Age distribution
23.9%
25.7%
27.6%
12.4%
Under 1823.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5427.6%
55–6410.4%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
45.6%
15.9%
31.4%
White45.6%
Black15.9%
Hispanic31.4%
Asian6.1%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
13.7%
23.4%
29.3%
33.6%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
62.4%
37.6%
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Aurora, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,462 → $1,759
up 20.3%
Income
$72,052 → $88,368
up 22.6%
Population
383,496 → 394,432
up 2.9%
Renter share
37.7% → 37.6%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 33.6%
+2.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in Aurora, CO has climbed from $1,462 to $1,759, a 20.3% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $88,368 today, compared with $72,052 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 383,496 residents to roughly 394,432. College-educated residents now make up 33.6% of adults here, versus 31.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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By apartment size

Aurora rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Aurora. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Aurora, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Aurora is $1,759/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,646/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,161/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,806/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,819/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,368/yr), Aurora ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora an affordable city for renters?

Aurora is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,759/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Aurora falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Aurora?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in Aurora. The local median household income is $88,368/yr, meaning the typical Aurora household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Aurora?

Rent in Aurora has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Aurora neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Aurora are 80012 ($1,504/mo), 80010 ($1,558/mo), and 80017 ($1,579/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Aurora is $1,759/mo.

How does Aurora rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Aurora is one of the more affordable cities in Colorado for rent, ranking #54 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,759/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Aurora?

Glendale is nearby and more affordable at $1,537/mo, which is $222 less than Aurora.

What percentage of Aurora residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.6% of Aurora households are renters, while 62.4% are owner-occupied. Aurora leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Aurora rent compare to the national average?

Aurora's median rent of $1,759/mo is $206 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #54 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,759/mo, rent takes ~24% of Aurora's median household income ($88,368/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Aurora 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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