Best In Colorado Real Estate™: Aurora

🏆 Ranked #68 in U.S. Median Gross Rent — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. How does Aurora, CO, maintain affordability in a booming metro corridor? With a median gross rent of $1,891, Arapahoe County ranks #68 among 1,879 U.S. counties—well below the top-tier cost centers like San Mateo and Santa Clara. This isn’t a sign of stagnation; it’s a signal of a market that’s balancing growth with affordability. The data from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report shows that despite strong in-migration and fast home sales velocity, rent has not spiraled. Why? Because supply is responding. This is not a typical 'affordable' market—it’s a self-sustaining one. Aurora’s stability is rooted in responsive development, not scarcity. Read the full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-aurora-standing-gross-rent-county Median Gross Rent by County Rank (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #68 Arapahoe County — Aurora, eastern Denver metro <- this market #1 San Mateo County #2 Santa Clara County #3 Marin County #4 San Francisco County #5 Orange County #6 Loudoun County #7 Contra Costa County #8 Alameda County #9 Arlington County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-aurora-standing-gross-rent-county View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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