Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Auburn, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Auburn, AL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels recently.
Compared to national trends
Auburn sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Southeast. The city has a total of 263 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Auburn rent for around $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month. Larger units reach $1,850/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,600/month for 4+ bedrooms.
What you'll pay
Houses rent for a median of $1,900/month while apartments are more affordable at $1,400/month in Auburn, AL. This split reflects the diversity of rental options available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Auburn
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Auburn is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Auburn
263
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Auburn rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Auburn, AL
Average rent prices in Auburn have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 |  9% |  53% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 5% |
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 | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,487 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
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
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,487
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
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
18%lower than the national median
44%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
16%$2,150
13%$2,495
10%$1,200
1%$1,750
55%$1,300
1%$2,061
2%$1,800
3%$1,200
8%$1,287
12%$1,600
12%$1,326
37%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
4d ago
159 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
351 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
387 Webster Rd #53, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
387 Webster Rd #163, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
1d ago
Canton Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
5 beds
5 baths
$6,090
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
5.5 baths
$4,175
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Auburn
5 beds
5.5 baths
$4,175
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Auburn
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Auburn
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,530
Apartment for rent
23h ago
House for rent in Auburn
820 Tullahoma Dr #NA, Auburn, AL 36830
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
387 Webster Rd #53, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
387 Webster Rd #163, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Verified
387 Webster Rd #47, Auburn, AL 36832
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,530
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Ross Park 3/3 Duplex, Auburn, AL 36830
3 beds
3 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Auburn
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Auburn
3 beds
3 baths
$1,530
Apartment for rent
23h ago
House for rent in Auburn
820 Tullahoma Dr #NA, Auburn, AL 36830
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Auburn?
Average rent prices in Auburn have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Auburn is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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?
Auburn's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
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).