Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Auburn, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Auburn, AL rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $118 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.1% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Auburn, AL sits 14.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in Alabama.
Price ranges
Studios in Auburn rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $799/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,862/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,600/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Auburn
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Auburn is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $280 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Auburn
184
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Auburn rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Auburn, AL
Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change | 46% | |
1 bedroom | $799 |  7% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,862 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 8% |
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 | $1,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last year
46%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
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
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
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
15%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, AL is 51% higher than the median rent in Columbus, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,095
15%$1,099
15%$2,327
11%$1,250
6%$1,499
56%$1,300
$2,095
5%$1,650
4%$1,300
8%$1,395
$1,700
46%$1,600
53%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 | 5% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 6% higher |
Discover rentals in Auburn, AL
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Auburn
1153 Northwood Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
1 bed
1 bath
$550
House for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
159 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
1h ago
640 N Ross St, Auburn, AL 36830
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,000–$1,775
Apartment for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Auburn
2 beds
2 baths
$1,075
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
5.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
5.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Canton Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
5 beds
5 baths
$6,090
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
424 Harris Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
4 beds
4 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,530
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1715 Lee Road 61 #NA, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$1,999
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #88, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #208, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #208, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #88, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #7, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1715 Lee Road 61 #NA, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$1,999
House for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,530
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #88, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #208, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,649
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #7, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,679
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 $1,650 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Auburn?
Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Auburn is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $280 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Auburn?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Auburn average around $1,030/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,570/month.
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).