Creekside Cottages
990 Creekside Cottages Ct,
Opelika, AL 36804
$1,875 - $2,299
2-3 Beds
Area Guide
South Auburn Auburn, AL
This trendy neighborhood puts you close to Tigers and fun
College Town
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Nightlife
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Wooded
A part of one of the South’s best college towns, according to Southern Living, South Auburn borders downtown and the Auburn University campus. Cheer on the Auburn Tigers at the Jordan-Hare Stadium minutes from the neighborhood. After a winning game, head over to the town’s favorite post game gathering spot, Toomer’s Corner. Celebrate by participating in one of the town’s oldest traditions by hurling toilet paper over lamp posts, benches, and trees. When you’re done decorating, try the famous lemonade at Toomer’s Drugs, an old-fashioned soda shop located in an historic drugstore. Even if you’re not a sports fan, there is plenty to do in this gorgeous tree-covered community. Not only can you enjoy your favorite outdoor activities at the parks in South Auburn, but you can also bring your friends and family to the festivals held in these natural areas. Listen to live music, purchase crafts, and eat delicious food at the annual Auburn CityFest held in Kiesel Park. South Auburn is close to various entertainment centers like Surge Trampoline Park and Auburn Escape Zone. When the sun falls, indulge in Auburn’s bustling nightlife. South Auburn gives easy access to bars and restaurants crafted for any taste. For a sophisticated setting with specialty cocktails complemented by smooth jazz, visit Piccolo. If you’re looking for an energetic sports spot, try Skybar Café, one of Auburn’s largest bars featuring a rooftop, live music, karaoke, multiple flat screen TVs, and nightly drink specials.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Auburn is $1,328 for a studio, $1,274 for one bedroom, $1,583 for two bedrooms, and $2,346 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Auburn has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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614 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,328/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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737 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,274/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,117 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,583/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,451 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,346/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Auburn - Auburn, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
South Auburn - Auburn, AL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Auburn - Auburn, AL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Davis Arboretum
- Southeastern Raptor Center
- Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve
- Chewacla State Park
- Tuskegee National Forest
Airports
- Columbus
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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.