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Rental Market Trends in Auburn, AL
What is the average rent in Auburn, AL?
$962/month
Average Rent
643 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Auburn, AL is $962 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,552/month, making renting in Auburn more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Auburn, you can expect to pay about $533 per month for a studio, $962 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,312 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,826 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Auburn, AL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, 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 January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Auburn, AL
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
32%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn?
Based on current rent prices, North Auburn, South Auburn and Downtown Auburn are the most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Auburn, South Auburn and North Auburn are the most expensive neighborhoods in Auburn.
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Auburn neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Auburn with the most apartments available are North Auburn, South Auburn and Downtown Auburn .
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Average Rent
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Auburn, AL?
Because the average rent in Auburn is $962, you’ll want to make about $3,206 per month or $38,472 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, AL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Auburn, AL 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
$501/month
$500/month
One Bedroom
$1,153/month
$617/month
Two Bedroom
$1,349/month
$1,086/month
Three Bedroom
$1,561/month
$2,053/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.