Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Auburn, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Auburn

$1,922/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Auburn is $1,922 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $22 more per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Auburn

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Auburn rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Auburn, CA

Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 1% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,635

1%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,852

3%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,850

10%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,950

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,550

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,635

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,852

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last year

1%

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$1,922
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Cameron Park, CA.

Discover rentals in Auburn, CA

Park Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Park Oaks Apartments

135 Dorer Dr, Auburn, CA 95603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Auburn CA | Upgraded Flooring, On - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

2 Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Auburn CA | Upgraded Flooring, On

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3703 Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Auburn

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3581 Town CT - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

3581 Town CT

3581 Town Ct, Auburn, CA 95602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,799–$1,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,922 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Auburn?

Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 1% 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 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $22 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Auburn?

To comfortably afford rent in Auburn, you'd need to earn approximately $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Auburn?

June offers the lowest rents in Auburn, with approximately 12% savings compared to January's peak prices. August and September also see less competitive conditions with lower demand, while February and March tend to be the most competitive months.

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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