Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Auburn, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Auburn, GA rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. This is $30 more per month than last year. Month over month rent cooled by 1.3%, showing some recent easing in prices.

  • Auburn rent runs 14.3% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, reflecting a pricier market with 145 total rentals mostly composed of houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,499/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,945/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,585/month. The market is dominated by 3-bedroom houses, which make up 78.1% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Auburn rose by 127.1% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide trend. This sharp increase contrasts with the modest overall rent growth in Auburn, GA.

Median rent

Median rent in Auburn

$2,200/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Auburn is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Auburn

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Auburn rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Auburn, GA

Average rent prices in Auburn have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, GA

Rent prices in Auburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $2,299, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$750

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,499

3%

105%

2 bedroom

$1,945

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,585

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

105%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,585

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

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

Auburn

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, GA is 5% higher than the median rent in Bethlehem, GA.

Discover rentals in Auburn, GA

1730 Wynfield Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Auburn

3 beds

2 baths

$800

House for rent

Available Aug 2

293 Etheridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Auburn

Residential Lease, Auburn, GA

293 Etheridge Rd, Auburn, GA 30011

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

382 Cross Creek Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Auburn

Residential Lease, Auburn, GA

382 Cross Creek Pl, Auburn, GA 30011

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent

215 Heritage Way - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

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Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$2,040

$1,650

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 31

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Frequently asked questions for Auburn, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Auburn rental market.

How much is rent in Auburn?

The average rent in Auburn is $2,200 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Auburn?

Average rent prices in Auburn have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Auburn is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November offers the lowest rents in Auburn, running about 12% lower than May, which sees the highest prices of the year. Timing your search for late fall rather than spring could result in meaningful savings on your monthly rent.

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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