Auburn

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Auburn, ME Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,523

Population

24,837

Renter Mix

43% Rent

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.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$60,554

Average: $79,675

Education

6,442

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

12,848

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Auburn has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, ME is $1,703 for a studio, $1,517 for one bedroom, $1,808 for two bedrooms, and $907 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,517/month
752 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Fairview School

Public

Grades PK-5

479 Students

East Auburn Community School

Public

Grades PK-5

164 Students

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

318 Students

Washburn School

Public

Grades PK-5

243 Students

Walton School

Public

Grades PK-5

194 Students

Auburn Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

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

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.