Studio Apartment Rent in Aurora, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Aurora, Illinois as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,287 and +34% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aurora
Compare Aurora's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | $610 |
| 2 | Rantoul | $638 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Carbondale | $700 |
| 10 | Moline | $700 |
| 11 | Normal | $720 |
| 12 | Peoria | $738 |
| 13 | Springfield | $750 |
| 14 | Washington | $750 |
| 15 | Decatur | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Aurora.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Aurora |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego, IL | 5.2 mi | $1,305 | $-425 (-25%) |
| Naperville, IL | 8 mi | $1,978 | +$248 (+14%) |
| Warrenville, IL | 8.4 mi | $1,790 | +$60 (+3%) |
| Geneva, IL | 9.4 mi | $1,900 | +$170 (+10%) |
| Plainfield, IL | 11.9 mi | $2,015 | +$285 (+16%) |
| Saint Charles, IL | 12.1 mi | $1,750 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 12.9 mi | $1,925 | +$195 (+11%) |
| Wheaton, IL | 13.3 mi | $1,775 | +$45 (+3%) |
| Lisle, IL | 13.9 mi | $1,710 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Yorkville, IL | 14.4 mi | $1,320 | $-410 (-24%) |
| Romeoville, IL | 14.8 mi | $1,910 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Carol Stream, IL | 15.3 mi | $1,560 | $-170 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Aurora — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Aurora?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Aurora, Illinois is $1,730 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,287.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Aurora?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $69,200 ($5,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aurora expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Aurora's studio median of $1,730 is +34% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aurora rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 140 cities in Illinois with studio data, Aurora ranks #112 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Aurora?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Oswego ($1,305), Lisle ($1,710), Yorkville ($1,320).