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Aurora averages around $1,700 per month, offering somewhat more affordable housing than Denver proper while remaining part of the metro area. Southeast Aurora near Saddle Rock and Murphy Creek runs $1,800-$2,000, while central Aurora can be found for $1,200-$1,400 with higher trade-offs.
Aurora median rent is $200 above the national median of $1,500/mo.
The largest employer in Aurora is University of Colorado Health, making the Saddle Rock area and nearby neighborhoods popular for commuters looking to minimize travel time.
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Aurora averages around $1,700 per month, offering somewhat more affordable housing than Denver proper while remaining part of the metro area. Southeast Aurora near Saddle Rock and Murphy Creek runs $1,800-$2,000, while central Aurora can be found for $1,200-$1,400 with higher trade-offs.
Aurora is a tale of two cities when it comes to safety. Southeast Aurora and the Southlands area are safe, family-friendly suburbs with low crime. Central and northwest Aurora, particularly around East Colfax, have higher crime rates and are best researched carefully before renting.
Aurora has excellent transit connections to Denver via the RTD light rail and commuter rail system. The University of Colorado A Line connects Aurora to Union Station in downtown Denver and Denver International Airport. I-225 and I-70 provide highway access.
Southeast Aurora, particularly Saddle Rock, Murphy Creek, Tollgate Crossing, and the Southlands area, are the top choices for families. These neighborhoods have newer construction, lower crime, proximity to Southlands Mall, and feed into Cherry Creek School District — one of Colorado's best.
University of Colorado Health and the Anschutz Medical Campus are the largest employers, along with Aurora Mental Health and multiple hospital systems. DIA, Buckley Space Force Base, and numerous aerospace and defense contractors also employ Aurora residents.
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