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Auburn, WA

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An adventurous little town just south of Seattle

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Auburn, Washington is a quaint suburb located just 30 minutes south of Seattle. Community parks, ball fields, botanical gardens, outlet malls, and popular grocery stores are all conveniently located in the city. The Game Farm Park and Wilderness Park are great locations to get outdoors with walking trails, views of Green River, sports fields, and camping sites. The Auburn Golf Course is always accepting new members or visitors and is nestled along the Green River on 150 acres of beautiful greens with scenic views.

The Auburn Municipal Airport resides in town, as well as Green River Community College. Auburn is zoned in the Auburn School District, which offers great public school options for the residential youth. If you’re looking for a fun night out, visit the Muckleshoot Casino for games, restaurants, and late night entertainment. There’s a wide range of apartment options and rental prices in the area, so be sure to find your perfect apartment and become a resident of this neighborly city.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Auburn, WA is $1,330 for a studio, $1,535 for one bedroom, $1,825 for two bedrooms, and $2,323 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,535/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$3,188/month
2,037 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Evergreen Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

440 Students

7
out of 10

Lea Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

584 Students

6
out of 10

Lakeland Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

536 Students

6
out of 10

Hazelwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

6
out of 10

Lake View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

6
out of 10

Kilo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

618 Students

4
out of 10

Sequoyah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

535 Students

4
out of 10

Mt Baker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

977 Students

3
out of 10

Cascade Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

899 Students

3
out of 10

Rainier Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

941 Students

2
out of 10

Auburn Riverside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,909 Students

5
out of 10

Auburn Mountainview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,581 Students

4
out of 10

Thomas Jefferson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,797 Students

3
out of 10

Auburn Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,844 Students

2
out of 10

Special Ed School

Public

Grades PK-12

19 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Game Farm Wilderness Park
  • Auburndale Park
  • Lake Tapps Park
  • Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
  • Confluence Trail

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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