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2 E Main St,
Auburn, WA 98002
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,719 - $2,300
Rental Market Trends in Auburn, WA
What is the average rent in Auburn, WA?
$1,560/month
Average Rent
641 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Auburn, WA is $1,560 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Auburn rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Auburn, you can expect to pay about $1,307 per month for a studio, $1,560 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,843 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,285 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Auburn, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $43 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 July 2025
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2025
Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
37%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?
Based on current rent prices, South Auburn, Forest Villa and Plateau 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, Lakeland South and Monterey Park 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 South Auburn, Downtown Auburn and Plateau .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Auburn, WA?
Because the average rent in Auburn is $1,560, you’ll want to make about $5,200 per month or $62,400 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.
How does Auburn, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Auburn, WA 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.
Studio
$1,211/month
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One Bedroom
$1,476/month
$1,602/month
Two Bedroom
$1,642/month
$1,794/month
Three Bedroom
$2,103/month
$2,142/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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.