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Rental Market Trends in Auburn, AL

What is the average rent in Auburn, AL?

$1,062/month

Average Rent

649 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Auburn, AL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Auburn, AL is $1,062 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Auburn more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Auburn average $694 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Auburn average $1,062 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Auburn average $1,394 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Auburn average $1,625 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$694/month
449 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,062/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,394/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,625/month
1,359 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,586/month
703 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,958/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,826/month
1,942 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,670/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,780/month
1,377 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,044/month
1,513 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Auburn, AL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $28 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ridgecrest
$1,175/month
800 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,271/month
652 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,297/month
476 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,382/month
703 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,382/month
703 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,297/month
476 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,271/month
652 Sq Ft
Ridgecrest
$1,175/month
800 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 Ridgecrest .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,382/month
703 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,271/month
652 Sq Ft
Ridgecrest
$1,175/month
800 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,297/month
476 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 $1,062, you’ll want to make about $3,540 per month or $42,480 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 $694 - $1,625. You can expect to pay 4.4% less for groceries, 6.0% more for utilities, and 10.8% less for transportation.

City

Auburn, AL

765 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

Ridgecrest

Auburn, AL

North Auburn

Auburn, AL

Studio
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$1,176/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,238/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,405/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,494/month
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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 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.

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