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Rental Market Trends in Auburn, AL

What is the average rent in Auburn, AL?

$1,068/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Auburn, AL is $1,068 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Auburn more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Auburn, you can expect to pay about $687 per month for a studio, $1,068 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,385 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,665 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$687/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,068/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,385/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,665/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,549/month
686 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,980/month
1,189 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,065/month
1,989 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$978/month
373 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,558/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,475/month
416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,930/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,060/month
1,479 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Auburn, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $42 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?

Based on current rent prices, North Auburn, South Auburn and Downtown Auburn are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,500/month
633 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,503/month
589 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,533/month
557 Sq Ft
Cypress Point
$1,840/month
527 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?

Based on current rent prices, Cypress Point, Downtown Auburn and South Auburn are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cypress Point
$1,840/month
527 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,533/month
557 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,503/month
589 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,500/month
633 Sq Ft

Which Auburn neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Auburn with the most apartments available are North Auburn, South Auburn and Downtown Auburn .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,500/month
633 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,503/month
589 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,533/month
557 Sq Ft
Cypress Point
$1,840/month
527 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Auburn, AL?

Because the average rent in Auburn is $1,068, you’ll want to make about $3,560 per month or $42,720 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Auburn, AL is 4.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Auburn is 20.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $687 - $1,665. You can expect to pay 4.4% less for groceries, 6.0% more for utilities, and 10.8% less for transportation.

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Auburn, AL

1,226 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Auburn, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Auburn, AL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

North Auburn

Auburn, AL

Cypress Point

Auburn, AL

Studio
$1,161/month
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One Bedroom
$1,250/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,396/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,536/month
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Apartment communities in Auburn we think you'll love

Club 34

Club 34

1000 N Donahue Dr,
Auburn, AL 36832

$1,175 - $1,550 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Creekside of Auburn

Creekside of Auburn

650 DeKalb St,
Auburn, AL 36830

$899 - $1,950

1-5 Beds

The French Quarter

The French Quarter

190 E University Dr,
Auburn, AL 36832

$770 - $1,375

1-5 Beds

The Glenn

The Glenn

2568 E Glenn Ave,
Auburn, AL 36830

$1,760 - $3,478 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Auburn, AL

Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
  • 157

    Communities

  • 31,916

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

3 Communities in Auburn
Evans Realty
Evans Realty
  • 31

    Communities

  • 5,234

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

3 Communities in Auburn
Brookhaven Management Group
Brookhaven Management Group
  • 15

    Communities

  • 2,352

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

3 Communities in Auburn
RangeWater
RangeWater
  • 235

    Communities

  • 58,588

    Units

  • 123

    Cities

2 Communities in Auburn
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
  • 75

    Communities

  • 34,324

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

2 Communities in Auburn
Preiss
Preiss
  • 46

    Communities

  • 9,330

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

2 Communities in Auburn
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,473

    Communities

  • 956,269

    Units

  • 895

    Cities

1 Community in Auburn
RAM Partners
RAM Partners
  • 293

    Communities

  • 77,793

    Units

  • 169

    Cities

1 Community in Auburn

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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