Auburn

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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 September 2025, the average apartment rent in Auburn, ME is $1,417 for one bedroom, $1,570 for two bedrooms, and $899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,417/month
751 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Fairview School

Public

Grades PK-6

479 Students

East Auburn Community School

Public

Grades PK-6

164 Students

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

318 Students

Washburn School

Public

Grades PK-6

243 Students

Walton School

Public

Grades PK-6

194 Students

Auburn Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

501 Students

Edward Little High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,007 Students

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

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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 September 2025.