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2 E Main St,
Auburn, WA 98002
$1,699 - $2,425
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Auburn, WA
What is the average rent in Auburn, WA?
$1,556/month
Average Rent
639 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Auburn, WA is $1,556 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,388 per month for a studio, $1,556 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,849 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,265 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Auburn, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $13 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Auburn, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?
Based on current rent prices, Plateau, Forest Villa and South Auburn are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Auburn, North Auburn and Lea Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn.
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Average Rent
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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 Lea Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Auburn, WA?
Because the average rent in Auburn is $1,556, you’ll want to make about $5,186 per month or $62,232 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
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$1,530/month
One Bedroom
$1,495/month
$1,532/month
Two Bedroom
$1,849/month
$1,682/month
Three Bedroom
$2,043/month
$1,427/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 February 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.