1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Aurora, IL
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Aurora, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $2,287 and +32% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Aurora
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aurora
Compare Aurora's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $646 |
| 2 | Round Lake Beach | $650 |
| 3 | Charleston | $720 |
| 4 | Pekin | $720 |
| 5 | Quincy | $730 |
| 6 | Macomb | $740 |
| 7 | Danville | $770 |
| 8 | Dixon | $770 |
| 9 | Marion | $780 |
| 10 | Normal | $790 |
| 11 | Carbondale | $800 |
| 12 | Decatur | $800 |
| 13 | Rock Island | $800 |
| 14 | Peoria | $813 |
| 15 | Moline | $820 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,340 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,340 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,340 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,340 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,240 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,240 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,210 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,155 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,113 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,110 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,110 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,100 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,070 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,060 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Aurora.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Aurora |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,335 | $-509 (-28%) |
| Naperville, IL | 8 mi | $2,113 | +$269 (+15%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,910 | +$66 (+4%) |
| Geneva, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,040 | +$196 (+11%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,155 | +$311 (+17%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,870 | +$26 (+1%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 12.9 mi | $2,060 | +$216 (+12%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,900 | +$56 (+3%) |
| Lisle, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,830 | $-14 (-1%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 14.4 mi | $1,330 | $-514 (-28%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 14.8 mi | $2,050 | +$206 (+11%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 15.3 mi | $1,670 | $-174 (-9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Aurora — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Aurora?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Aurora, Illinois is $1,844 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $2,287.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Aurora?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,760 ($6,147/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aurora expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Aurora's 1-bedroom median of $1,844 is +32% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aurora rank for 1-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 141 cities in Illinois with 1-bedroom data, Aurora ranks #113 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Aurora?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Oswego ($1,335), Lisle ($1,830), Yorkville ($1,330).