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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Aurora

Affordable Housing in Aurora, CO

Aurora has 48 income-based rental properties offering 4,031 total units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,835 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), these income-based options can make a meaningful difference for cost-conscious renters. The properties tracked here are well-maintained overall, with the majority of inspected buildings earning excellent or good scores.

48
Properties
4,031
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,835/mo

Affordability in Aurora, CO

Aurora's median monthly rent is $1,835 and median household income is $88,368 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). About 38% of Aurora residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that may benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
953 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Aurora Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 953 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 26 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Aurora

According to Walk Score, the area around Aurora's assisted properties rates 26 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 41 (Some Transit) for transit, and 60 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
105 schools · 4 districts

Schools

Aurora is served by 105 public schools across 4 districts, including 74 elementary, 15 middle, and 16 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$88,368 median income

Cost of Living

The median household income in Aurora is $88,368 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent citywide is $1,835 per month, which gives important context for how much relief income-restricted housing can provide.

Affordable and income-based rents are set as a percentage of the Area Median Income (AMI), not the open market rate, so qualified renters can pay significantly less than the citywide median. Aurora has 16 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with approximately 1,100 total units available through programs such as Section 8 and LIHTC.

  • Citywide median rent: $1,835/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $88,368/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 38% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 16 affordable housing properties in Aurora were mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(16 of 48 scored)
90+ (11)70–89 (4)60–69 (1)No score (32)

48 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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About Aurora's Affordable Housing

Aurora is one of Colorado's largest cities, and Lease Lantern tracks 16 HUD-assisted and income-based properties with approximately 1,100 units across the city. The majority of these properties have strong inspection track records, with 11 rated excellent and 4 rated good out of 16 scored.

Rent Context

The median market rent in Aurora is $1,835 per month, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). Income-based housing can offer significant savings for eligible renters in this market.

Renter Profile

About 38% of Aurora households rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). The city's median household income is $88,368 annually, per the same source.

Getting Around

Aurora scores 26 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 41 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 60 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Most daily errands will require a vehicle.

Flood Risk

Of the 16 tracked properties, none are located in a high-risk flood zone based on available flood mapping data.

Schools

Aurora is served by 4 school districts with 105 public schools, including 74 elementary, 15 middle, and 16 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Safety

Aurora recorded a violent crime rate of 953 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (Aurora Police Department).

Eligibility & how to apply

Colorado income limits (2026)Colorado public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Colorado

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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