Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Auburn, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Auburn

$1,812/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Auburn is $1,812 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $137 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Auburn

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Auburn rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Auburn, CA

Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, CA

Rent prices in Auburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,515, whereas a house costs $2,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$1,795

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,525

7%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,445

10%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Auburn, CA, 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, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Auburn and Cameron Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Auburn

Median rent price$1,812
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,012
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Cameron Park, CA.

Discover rentals in Auburn, CA

3585 Sapphire Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Auburn

Condo for rent

Rock Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Rock Creek Apartments

95602 Rock Creek Cir, Auburn, CA 95602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Electric Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Electric Street

203-205-207 E. Electric Street, Auburn, CA 95603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

Apartment for rent

3633 Park Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Auburn

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Auburn, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Auburn rental market.

How much is rent in Auburn?

The average rent in Auburn is $1,812 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Auburn?

Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Auburn is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $137 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 $73,000/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 $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $1,900 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of Auburn's rental inventory at 47% of available listings.

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).

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