Auburn

Les Grove Park, a central recreation spot in Auburn, WA
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Auburn, WA Area Guide

An adventurous little town just south of Seattle

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Auburn, located in the Green River Valley, is home to over 85,000 residents who enjoy its mix of suburban living and city amenities. The rental market includes apartment communities near downtown and residential areas in established neighborhoods like Lea Hill and Lakeland Hills. One-bedroom apartments average $1,538 per month, while two-bedroom units average $1,819. The downtown district near Auburn Station offers convenient access to Seattle via Sounder commuter rail, while neighborhoods near Green River College provide a more residential setting.

Auburn features 28 parks and 23 miles of trails throughout the city. The White River Valley Museum preserves local history, and Emerald Downs draws crowds during racing season. The city's location between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound makes it ideal for outdoor activities. Downtown Auburn hosts community celebrations including the Auburn Good Ol' Days festival. Les Gove Park serves as a central gathering space, and the Boeing manufacturing facility contributes to the local economy.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, WA is $1,379 for a studio, $1,559 for one bedroom, $1,839 for two bedrooms, and $2,311 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,559/month
639 Sq Ft
House
$3,368/month
1,875 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

49 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

30 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

54 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Evergreen Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Lea Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lake View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lakeland Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Ilalko Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Kilo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Cascade Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Sequoyah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Olympic Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Mt Baker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Auburn Riverside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Thomas Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Auburn Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Special Ed School

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Game Farm Wilderness Park
  • Auburndale Park
  • Lake Tapps Park
  • Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
  • Confluence Trail

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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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.