2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Aurora, IL
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Aurora, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $2,287 and +27% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantoul | $762 |
| 2 | Dixon | $870 |
| 3 | Pekin | $920 |
| 4 | Charleston | $930 |
| 5 | Quincy | $950 |
| 6 | Macomb | $960 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $990 |
| 8 | Decatur | $995 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $1,010 |
| 10 | Danville | $1,010 |
| 11 | Moline | $1,010 |
| 12 | Normal | $1,010 |
| 13 | Savoy | $1,010 |
| 14 | Pontoon Beach | $1,014 |
| 15 | Marion | $1,020 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Illinois
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,640 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,640 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,640 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,640 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,530 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,530 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,490 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,455 |
| 9 | Naperville | $2,388 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $2,380 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $2,380 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $2,370 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $2,340 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $2,325 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $2,310 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Aurora.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Aurora |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,695 | $-407 (-19%) |
| Naperville, IL | 8 mi | $2,388 | +$286 (+14%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 8.4 mi | $2,160 | +$58 (+3%) |
| Geneva, IL | 9.4 mi | $2,300 | +$198 (+9%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,455 | +$353 (+17%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 12.1 mi | $2,110 | +$8 (0%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 12.9 mi | $2,325 | +$223 (+11%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 13.3 mi | $2,145 | +$43 (+2%) |
| Lisle, IL | 13.9 mi | $2,070 | $-32 (-2%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 14.4 mi | $1,740 | $-362 (-17%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 14.8 mi | $2,310 | +$208 (+10%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 15.3 mi | $1,880 | $-222 (-11%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Aurora — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Aurora?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Aurora, Illinois is $2,102 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $2,287.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Aurora?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $84,080 ($7,007/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aurora expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Aurora's 2-bedroom median of $2,102 is +27% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aurora rank for 2-bedroom rent in Illinois?
Among the 142 cities in Illinois with 2-bedroom data, Aurora ranks #115 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Aurora?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Oswego ($1,695), Lisle ($2,070), Yorkville ($1,740).