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Rental Market Trends in Auburn, WA

What is the average rent in Auburn, WA?

$1,536/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Auburn, WA is $1,536 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Auburn rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Auburn, you can expect to pay about $1,351 per month for a studio, $1,536 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,868 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,357 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,351/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,536/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,868/month
921 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,357/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,927/month
1,626 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,555/month
2,360 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 0%, which averages out to $1 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 October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $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, Plateau, Forest Villa and Downtown Auburn are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Plateau
$1,538/month
645 Sq Ft
Forest Villa
$1,547/month
643 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,569/month
598 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,585/month
718 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,630/month
646 Sq Ft
Monterey Park
$1,639/month
704 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,684/month
710 Sq Ft
Lones
$1,720/month
744 Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,745/month
672 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,745/month
672 Sq Ft
Lones
$1,720/month
744 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,684/month
710 Sq Ft
Monterey Park
$1,639/month
704 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,630/month
646 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,585/month
718 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,569/month
598 Sq Ft
Forest Villa
$1,547/month
643 Sq Ft
Plateau
$1,538/month
645 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
$1,630/month
646 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,569/month
598 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,585/month
718 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,684/month
710 Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,745/month
672 Sq Ft
Plateau
$1,538/month
645 Sq Ft
Forest Villa
$1,547/month
643 Sq Ft
Monterey Park
$1,639/month
704 Sq Ft
Lones
$1,720/month
744 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 $1,536, you’ll want to make about $5,120 per month or $61,440 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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How does Auburn, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Plateau

Auburn, WA

Lakeland South

Auburn, WA

Studio
$1,101/month
$456/month
One Bedroom
$1,447/month
$1,578/month
Two Bedroom
$1,847/month
$2,238/month
Three Bedroom
$1,972/month
$2,251/month
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Apartment communities in Auburn we think you'll love

Brookside Village

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28700 34th Ave S,
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$2,250 - $2,850

2-3 Beds

Divine Court

Divine Court

128 E Main St,
Auburn, WA 98002

$1,392 - $1,750

Studio - 1 Bed

Noble Court Estates

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2220 Noble Ct SE,
Auburn, WA 98092

$1,995

2 Beds

Trek

Trek

2 E Main St,
Auburn, WA 98002

$1,650 - $2,199

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Auburn, WA

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Devco Residential Group
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3 Communities in Auburn
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Investco L.L.C.
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  • 4,668

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

3 Communities in Auburn
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    Units

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2 Communities in Auburn
Indigo Real Estate Services
Indigo Real Estate Services
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    Communities

  • 3,446

    Units

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    Cities

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Icon Real Estate Services Inc.
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    Communities

  • 1,342

    Units

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    Cities

2 Communities in Auburn
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Cushman & Wakefield
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  • 120,442

    Units

  • 265

    Cities

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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