Club 34
1000 N Donahue Dr,
Auburn, AL 36832
1-3 Beds | $1,250 - $1,550
Rental Market Trends in Auburn, AL
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Auburn, AL is $1,068/month.
Rent in Auburn is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,068/month
Average Rent
649 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.8%
Change / Year
644
Available Apartments
Auburn rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Auburn average $688 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Auburn average $1,068 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Auburn average $1,409 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Auburn average $1,621 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Auburn, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $31 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
18%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?
Based on current rent prices, Ridgecrest, South Auburn and North Auburn are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?
Based on current rent prices, North Auburn, South Auburn and Ridgecrest are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn.
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Which Auburn neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Auburn with the most apartments available are North Auburn, South Auburn and Ridgecrest .
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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 4.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Auburn is 19.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $688 - $1,621. You can expect to pay 4.8% less for groceries, 6.0% more for utilities, and 10.9% less for transportation.
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.
View the Auburn Area GuideStudio
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$1,131/month
One Bedroom
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$1,253/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,421/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,492/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Auburn?
The average rent in Auburn is $1,068 per month, which is 35.8% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Auburn?
The average rent for a house in Auburn, AL is $1,972 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Auburn?
The average rent for a townhome in Auburn, AL is $1,917 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Auburn?
Rents in Auburn, AL are increasing, with prices up 2.8% year-over-year and $31 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Auburn?
In Auburn, AL, 37% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.