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501 Elkhart St, Aurora, CO 80011

(318) 708-2982

$960+/moTotal price12-mo lease

6 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Aurora is $1,432+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,857+. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio: $1,312+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,432+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $1,857+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $2,662+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Aurora is one of Colorado's largest cities and boasts a stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. If you’re moving to this state, consider Aurora for its family-friendly charm and a wide range of outdoor activities.

This Colorado city is best known for its stunning surroundings and nearly perfect weather. A haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers, Aurora sees over 300 days of sunshine annually. It’s the ideal place to live if you love fishing, boating, and hiking.

Beyond its natural beauty, Aurora is a hub for cultural and culinary experiences. Savor global cuisines at local favorites like Monsoon Cuisine of India or Helga’s German Restaurant & Deli. Then, explore attractions like the Aurora History Museum or Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, featuring flight simulators and historic aircraft.

Finding apartments to rent in Aurora, CO is easier when you use Apartment List. Our platform leverages advanced AI technology to tailor search results to your unique specifications. Instead of typing “apartments for rent near me” into Google, take our Renter Quiz, and we’ll generate a list of rentals in Aurora according to your budget, preferred amenities, and desired location.

Apartment List narrows down apartments for rent in Aurora, Colorado for you, so you’ll spend less time searching and more time planning your move. Whether you want a spacious studio in Murphy Creek or a pet-friendly one-bedroom apartment in nearby Commerce City, our curated lists of units mean you only see results you’ll love (and none you won’t).

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Our intuitive platform lets you focus on what matters most — choosing a home you love. Download the app today to take the first step toward finding an apartment in Aurora, CO.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In Aurora, CO, the average rent is $1,312+ for a studio, $1,432+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,857+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,662+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in Aurora, CO, check out our monthly Aurora, CO Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
You can filter cheap apartments in Aurora, CO by price: under $1,000, or search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Aurora, CO apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Aurora, CO.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Aurora, CO. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Regis University, Emily Griffith Technical College, and Colorado School of Mines.

Aurora Rent Report: October 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List October 2026 Rent Report for Aurora, CO. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,526, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 3.3% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Aurora rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Denver metro area and the nation as a whole.

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Aurora Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

Here’s how Aurora ranks on:

Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Aurora’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Aurora renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Many categories received average scores, but some received below average scores."

Key Findings in Aurora include the following:

Aurora renters gave their city a C overall.
The highest-rated categories for Aurora were public transit (B+), pet-friendliness (B) and quality of local schools (B).
The areas of concern to Aurora renters are commute time and affordability, which both received D grades.
Aurora millennials are unsatisfied with their city, giving it an overall rating of F.
Aurora did relatively poorly compared to other cities in Colorado, including Fort Collins (A), Littleton (A+) and Colorado Springs (B+).
Aurora earned similar scores compared to other cities nationwide like Orlando (C), Cleveland (C) and Mesa (C+).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.

Renters say:

"I love that there are lots of parks and plenty of outdoor activities, but I hate the high rents." -Inga A.
"I love the public transportation here." -James B.
"Aurora isn’t very walkable and there’s not much nightlife." -Evelyn M.

For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.

View our national survey results.

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