Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Auburn, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Auburn, AL rent slipped 14.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $275 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown after the peak of $1,875/month in late 2025.
Compared to national trends
Auburn sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 266 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $900/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,750/month. The bedroom distribution is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which together make up over 70% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Auburn
$1,600/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Auburn is $1,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Auburn
266
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Auburn rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Auburn, AL
Average rent prices in Auburn have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Auburn, AL
Rent prices in Auburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 16% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 25% |  44% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Auburn, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 2% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 8% | 18% |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
44%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Auburn, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Auburn, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Auburn, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Auburn and Columbus by all bedroom counts and property types.
Auburn
16%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, AL is 45% higher than the median rent in Columbus, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,100
6%$1,750
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1%$1,100
6%$1,800
44%$1,250
$1,997
2%$1,625
18%$1,420
12%$1,650
$1,800
64%$1,100
21%Cost of living in Auburn, AL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Auburn, AL
2h ago
412 Opelika Rd, Auburn, AL 36830
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
159 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
1 bed
1 bath
$650–$675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
351 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
362 W Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Canton Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
4–5 beds
4–5 baths
$5,676–$7,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
4.5 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
5.5 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Northpointe 4/4, Auburn, AL 36832
4–5 beds
4 baths
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,620
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #478, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #474, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #474, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #494, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #498, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #485, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$1,449
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,620
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #478, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #474, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #494, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Auburn, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Auburn rental market.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The average rent in Auburn is $1,600 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Auburn?
Average rent prices in Auburn have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Auburn is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Auburn?
To comfortably afford rent in Auburn, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Auburn?
January offers the lowest rents in Auburn, with prices running about 18% lower than September's peak rates. This seasonal swing creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).