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Rental Market Trends in Auburn, AL

What is the average rent in Auburn, AL?

$1,024/month

Average Rent

648 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Auburn, AL is $1,024 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $557 per month for a studio, $1,024 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,347 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,796 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$557/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,024/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,347/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,796/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,066/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,032/month
1,543 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,191/month
2,410 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,671/month
1,463 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Auburn, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $30 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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Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
Percentage*
Rent Range
29% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,272/month
786 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,307/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,479/month
500 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,479/month
500 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,307/month
682 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,272/month
786 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
$1,307/month
682 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,272/month
786 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,479/month
500 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 $1,024, you’ll want to make about $3,413 per month or $40,956 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 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Auburn is 25.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $557 - $1,796. You can expect to pay 3.9% less for groceries, 12.6% more for utilities, and 10.3% less for transportation.

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Auburn, AL

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Apartment Averages

South Auburn

Auburn, AL

Downtown Auburn

Auburn, AL

Studio
$1,330/month
$509/month
One Bedroom
$1,252/month
$612/month
Two Bedroom
$1,539/month
$1,096/month
Three Bedroom
$2,234/month
$2,070/month
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Logan Square

Logan Square

733 W Glenn Ave,
Auburn, AL 36832

1 Bed | $1,335 - $1,415

Samford Square

Samford Square

202 W Longleaf Dr,
Auburn, AL 36832

2-4 Beds | $610 - $840

The Glenn

The Glenn

2568 E Glenn Ave,
Auburn, AL 36830

1-3 Beds | $1,520 - $2,765

Creekside of Auburn

Creekside of Auburn

650 DeKalb St,
Auburn, AL 36830

1-5 Beds | $825 - $1,900

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    Units

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Brookhaven Management Group
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  • 2,356

    Units

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3 Communities in Auburn
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  • 63,226

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  • 52,169

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Lindsey Management Co, Inc
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    Units

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2 Communities in Auburn
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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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