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Rental Market Trends in Auburn, WA

What is the average rent in Auburn, WA?

$1,542/month

Average Rent

644 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Auburn, WA is $1,542 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/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 $1,315 per month for a studio, $1,542 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,826 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,283 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,315/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,542/month
644 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,826/month
924 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,283/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,125/month
1,625 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,699/month
2,333 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Auburn, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $22 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 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,587/month
644 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,653/month
632 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,732/month
728 Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,797/month
665 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,808/month
717 Sq Ft
Lones
$1,899/month
727 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lones
$1,899/month
727 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,808/month
717 Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,797/month
665 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,732/month
728 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,653/month
632 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,587/month
644 Sq Ft

Which Auburn neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,587/month
644 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,653/month
632 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,732/month
728 Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,797/month
665 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,808/month
717 Sq Ft
Lones
$1,899/month
727 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Auburn is $1,542, you’ll want to make about $5,140 per month or $61,680 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.

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Apartment Averages

South Auburn

Auburn, WA

Lones

Auburn, WA

Studio
$1,214/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,493/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,638/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,105/month
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2 E Main St,
Auburn, WA 98002

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,675 - $2,025

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28700 34th Ave S,
Auburn, WA 98001

2-3 Beds | $2,324 - $2,700

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Divine Court

128 E Main St,
Auburn, WA 98002

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,370 - $2,635

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Devco Residential Group
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  • 9,639

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  • 23

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3 Communities in Auburn
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FPI Management
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  • 104,241

    Units

  • 218

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2 Communities in Auburn
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Icon Real Estate Services Inc.
  • 20

    Communities

  • 1,149

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Auburn
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,266

    Communities

  • 907,427

    Units

  • 843

    Cities

1 Community in Auburn
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield
  • 545

    Communities

  • 127,492

    Units

  • 279

    Cities

1 Community in Auburn
AMC
AMC
  • 642

    Communities

  • 125,957

    Units

  • 256

    Cities

1 Community in Auburn
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Trinity Property Consultants
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  • 43,087

    Units

  • 98

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1 Community in Auburn
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Fairfield
  • 107

    Communities

  • 30,135

    Units

  • 65

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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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