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Rental Market Trends in Auburn, WA

What is the average rent in Auburn, WA?

$1,545/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Auburn, WA is $1,545 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/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 $1,319 per month for a studio, $1,545 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,850 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,333 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,319/month
479 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,545/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,850/month
922 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,333/month
1,156 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,035/month
1,639 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,338/month
2,165 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 0.6%, which averages out to $10 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 December 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $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
$1,533/month
610 Sq Ft
Forest Villa
$1,542/month
640 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,605/month
617 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,627/month
714 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,643/month
635 Sq Ft
Monterey Park
$1,654/month
704 Sq Ft
Lakeland North
$1,666/month
658 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,729/month
711 Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,782/month
666 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,782/month
666 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,729/month
711 Sq Ft
Lakeland North
$1,666/month
658 Sq Ft
Monterey Park
$1,654/month
704 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,643/month
635 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,627/month
714 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,605/month
617 Sq Ft
Forest Villa
$1,542/month
640 Sq Ft
Plateau
$1,533/month
610 Sq Ft

Which Auburn neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeland South
$1,782/month
666 Sq Ft
South Auburn
$1,643/month
635 Sq Ft
Downtown Auburn
$1,605/month
617 Sq Ft
Lea Hill
$1,627/month
714 Sq Ft
Plateau
$1,533/month
610 Sq Ft
North Auburn
$1,729/month
711 Sq Ft
Forest Villa
$1,542/month
640 Sq Ft
Lakeland North
$1,666/month
658 Sq Ft
Monterey Park
$1,654/month
704 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 $1,545, you’ll want to make about $5,150 per month or $61,800 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
$1,104/month
$456/month
One Bedroom
$1,450/month
$1,578/month
Two Bedroom
$1,847/month
$2,179/month
Three Bedroom
$2,149/month
$2,270/month
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$1,995

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Auburn, WA 98002

$1,594 - $2,724

1-3 Beds

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2 E Main St,
Auburn, WA 98002

$1,799 - $1,965

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28700 34th Ave S,
Auburn, WA 98001

$2,200 - $2,400

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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