Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Auburn, WA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,563
Population
85,659
Renter Mix
43% Rent
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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Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,204
Average: $106,528
Education
18,739
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,807
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Auburn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, WA is $1,397 for a studio, $1,562 for one bedroom, $1,856 for two bedrooms, and $2,356 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,562/month
639 Sq Ft
House
$3,188/month
1,749 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,989/month
840 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
443 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
584 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Lakeland Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
618 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
899 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
535 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
977 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
900 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,909 Students
Auburn Mountainview High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,581 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,844 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,797 Students
Public
Grades K-12
264 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Game Farm Wilderness Park
- Auburndale Park
- Lake Tapps Park
- Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
- Confluence Trail
Military Bases
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 June 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.