Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Auburn, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Auburn

$1,800/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Auburn is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Auburn

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Auburn rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Auburn, ME

Average rent prices in Auburn have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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, ME

Rent prices in Auburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$925

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

29%

3 bedroom

$1,750

16%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

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

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

Auburn

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, ME is 10% lower than the median rent in Brunswick, ME.

Discover rentals in Auburn, ME

37 Northern Avenue Hts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Auburn

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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.
5 Patton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Auburn

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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.
51 Ninth St Apt 3 #Apt 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Auburn

51 9th St. Apt. 3

51 Ninth St Apt 3 #Apt 3, Auburn, ME 04210

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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.
302 Turner St #1R - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Auburn

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Auburn, ME

Quick answers to common questions about the Auburn rental market.

How much is rent in Auburn?

The average rent in Auburn is $1,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Auburn?

Average rent prices in Auburn have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Auburn is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on 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).

Apartments for rent in Auburn