Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Auburn, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Auburn, AL rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $131 less per month on average than last year, despite a 9.4% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Auburn, AL sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 162 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Auburn, AL rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,174/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,450/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,000/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio segment in Auburn, AL saw a YoY decline of 48.5%, far exceeding the citywide rent slip of 5.4%. This steep drop reveals a distinct trend for smaller units compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Auburn
$1,750/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Auburn is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Auburn
162
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 9% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,127 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 |  20% | 50% | |
1 bedroom | $1,174 | 13% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 12% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 30% | 30% |
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 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 24% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,174
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
30%
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
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
24%
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
8%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, AL is 59% higher than the median rent in Columbus, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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17%$1,700
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4%$1,150
2%$1,500
91%$1,267
6%$2,068
2%$1,750
1%$1,450
7%$2,025
73%$1,417
78%$1,195
11%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
159 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
640 N Ross St, Auburn, AL 36830
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,000–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Auburn
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Condo for rent
2d ago
Canton Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
4–5 beds
4–5 baths
$5,676–$7,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Northpointe 4/4, Auburn, AL 36832
4 beds
4 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,440
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #498, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,439
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,474
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #498, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,439
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #494, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,439
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #382, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,409
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,440
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
423 423 Frazier St - 423 Frazier St., Auburn, AL 36830
4 beds
4.5 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
500 Webster Rd #498, Auburn, AL 36832
3 beds
2 baths
$1,439
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 $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Auburn?
Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Auburn is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $70,000/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).