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Auburn, ME Area Guide

Abundant outdoor recreation just north of Portland

Scenic Riverside Active Lush Affordable Historic

Situated alongside the Androscoggin River, Auburn is a small scenic city revered for its natural beauty and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents and visitors alike enjoy water-based activities like fishing, boating, and kayaking, in addition to hiking, golfing, and skiing in Auburn.

Auburn also offers great shopping and dining in Auburn Mall, as well as along Center Street and Minot Avenue. Auburn exudes an overall peaceful atmosphere while providing an array of historic houses and various apartments available for rent. Auburn is just a 45-minute drive north of Portland as well. Access to I-95 makes commuting from Auburn simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, ME is $1,700 for a studio, $1,520 for one bedroom, $1,811 for two bedrooms, and $905 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has decreased by -5.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,520/month
752 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Auburn, ME is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

48 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

East Auburn Community School

Public

Grades PK-5

Fairview School

Public

Grades PK-5

Walton School

Public

Grades PK-5

Washburn School

Public

Grades PK-5

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Auburn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Edward Little High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Moulton Park
  • Riverwalk
  • Chestnut Street Park
  • Pettengill Park
  • Bates College Planetarium

Airports

  • Portland International Jetport

Top Apartments in Auburn

Houses for Rent in Auburn

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.