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Auburn, GA

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An affordable small town outside of Atlanta near Lake Lanier

Affordable Family-Friendly Rural Peaceful Convenient

Auburn offers the best of both worlds — proximity to Atlanta and Lake Lanier. This rural Georgia town sits about 40 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta and just 20 miles south of Lake Lanier, a popular spot in the state for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming, and more. Though Auburn is fairly rural, this town is surrounded by great outdoor amenities like Little Mulberry Park, Rabbit Hill Park, Trophy Club of Apalachee, and Fort Yargo State Park, along with top-notch hangouts like Chateau Elan Winery.

Residents of Auburn have easy access to Interstate 85, connecting them to other popular areas like Johns Creek, Norcross, and Midtown Atlanta. Auburn offers a sense of seclusion, while still maintaining proximity to major cities and attractions in the state. The affordable apartment rentals and family-friendly environment are major benefits to renters in Auburn.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Auburn, GA is $1,250 for one bedroom, $1,225 for two bedrooms, and $1,515 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 6.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,250/month
660 Sq Ft
House
$2,525/month
2,502 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,219/month
1,611 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Auburn, GA

Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

22

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mulberry Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

710 Students

7
out of 10

Bramlett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

679 Students

7
out of 10

Auburn Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

766 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Little Mulberry Park
  • Dacula Park
  • Rabbit Hill Park
  • Duncan Creek Park
  • Freeman's Mill Park

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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 2025.