Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Auburn, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Auburn

$1,877/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Auburn is $1,877 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $52 less per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Auburn

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Auburn rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

21%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,699

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,850

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,572

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,000

13%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,572

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

26%

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$1,877
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,475
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, CA is 24% 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

MRCA - Rock Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

MRCA - Rock Creek Apartments

95602 Rock Creek Cir, Auburn, CA 95602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

11543 Quartz Dr #4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Auburn

Condo for rent

Park Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Park Oaks Apartments

135 Dorer Dr, Auburn, CA 95603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment 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 $1,877 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Auburn?

Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Auburn is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 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 $75,000/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 $1,570/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,830/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).

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