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Auburn, IN

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Welcome to the “Home of the Classics”

Accessible Affordable Industrial Parks Small Business Family-Friendly

A city in DeKalb County, Auburn is made up of both suburban streets and industrial centers. Auburn is known as a small, quiet town that’s known as the “Home of the Classics” for the city’s vital role in the automotive industry. Even today, there are abundance of car dealerships and auto shops within the city’s limits, making up a portion of Auburn’s industrial side.

Auburn offers affordable housing and a welcoming community that’s supportive of local businesses including specialty shops, services, and restaurants. After you’ve found your affordable apartment in Auburn, check out the Mad Anthony Taproom in Downtown or grab a specialty coffee at Jeremiah’s Brewed Awakenings. Auburn is home to several community parks and the Bridgewater Golf Club.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Auburn, IN is $707 for one bedroom, $988 for two bedrooms, and $707 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$707/month
645 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

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

James R Watson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

588 Students

6
out of 10

Mckenney-Harrison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

644 Students

5
out of 10

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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.