Auburn

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

Avg Rent

$1,564

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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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

15%

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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, WA is $1,386 for a studio, $1,545 for one bedroom, $1,835 for two bedrooms, and $2,279 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,545/month
639 Sq Ft
House
$3,517/month
2,259 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,067/month
794 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Lea Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

584 Students

Lakeland Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

536 Students

Evergreen Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

440 Students

Lake View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

Hazelwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

Kilo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

Cascade Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

899 Students

Sequoyah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

535 Students

Mt Baker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

977 Students

Olympic Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

900 Students

Auburn Riverside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,909 Students

Auburn Mountainview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,581 Students

Auburn Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,844 Students

Thomas Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,797 Students

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.

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