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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Large bedroom
- Enormous closet
- Living room
Location
1649 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36830, USA
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Property Overview
Saugahatchee Cottages earns a solid overall rating, with especially strong marks for amenities and location, plus good value and trustworthy property details. It also stands out for its large bedroom, enormous closet, and living room, and is noted for pet friendliness with outdoor spaces, while nearby grocery access and a top-rated elementary school add to its convenience.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Eco-friendly trash disposal
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| Cottage | 1 bed | 1 bath | 925 sqft | $1,800 /mo | 2 units available | Adorable cottages located on North Donahue Drive in Auburn. Exquisite collection of unique college living. Homes feature a living room and kitchen immediately upon entry with a unique stairway to a loft area. Large bedroom with enormous closet and at the rear of the home. |
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Amenities for Saugahatchee Cottages
Apartment Amenities
| Sewer: Septic | Trash |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Water Well |
Services
| Pest Control | Yard Care |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 7 |
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About Saugahatchee Cottages
Adorable cottages located on North Donahue Drive in Auburn. Exquisite collection of unique college living. Homes feature a living room and kitchen immediately upon entry with a unique stairway to a loft area. Large bedroom with enormous closet and at the rear of the home.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.6
/10
Very GoodSaugahatchee Cottages is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·7A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, Saugahatchee Cottages has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Saugahatchee Cottages goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Saugahatchee Cottages receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Saugahatchee Cottages is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Saugahatchee Cottages does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Saugahatchee Cottages provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Saugahatchee Cottages is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Saugahatchee Cottages compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 295 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.7 miles away
- Eco-friendly trash disposal
- This property has recycling pickup
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 3.7 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.7 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Auburn
1-bedroom apartments at Saugahatchee Cottages cost about 95% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Auburn
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,443 |
| December 2024 | $1,373 |
| January 2025 | $651 |
| February 2025 | $674 |
| March 2025 | $765 |
| April 2025 | $793 |
| March 2026 | $1,387 |
| April 2026 | $792 |
| May 2026 | $489 |
| June 2026 | $525 |
| August 2026 | $1,300 |
| September 2026 | $1,300 |
| October 2026 | $1,300 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1649 N Donahue Dr?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$72,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near Saugahatchee Cottages
Margaret Yarbrough School
1555 n donahue dr
auburn, AL, 36830
4-5Public
A
Woodland Pines Elementary School
1565 west farmville road
auburn, AL, 36830
K-2Public
Creekside Elementary School
1800 richland rd
auburn, AL, 36832
2-3Public
A
Richland Elementary School
770 s yarbrough farms blvd
auburn, AL, 36830
K-1Public
A+
Neighborhood
Getting around Auburn near 1649 N Donahue Dr
Walking
2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Points of interest for 1649 N Donahue Dr, Auburn
Groceries
3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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