Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Auburn, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Auburn rent stands today
Auburn, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,872/month. Month over month, rent increased by 1.1%, indicating a recent upward move in the market.
Compared to national trends
Auburn sits 4.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 69 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Auburn rent for $775/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,560/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month, with larger units reaching $2,499 for 3-bedrooms and $2,895 for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median rent of $3,100/month, while apartments are lower at $1,802/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
West Hill rents fell 38.1% year over year to $2,110/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. This decline shows a localized cooldown in an otherwise stable Auburn market.
Median rent
Median rent in Auburn
$1,872/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Auburn is $1,872 per month as of May 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $77 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Auburn
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Auburn rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Auburn, WA
Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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, WA
Rent prices in Auburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,802, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $775 |  4% |  33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,560 | 4% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,499 | 8% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lakeland | $2,220 | |
Lea Hill | $1,705 | |
North Auburn | $1,825 | |
Plateau | $1,742 | |
South Auburn | $1,500 | |
Southeast Auburn | $1,693 | |
West Hill | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,802 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 34% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,187 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,560
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
North Auburn
Average rent
$1,825
South Auburn
Average rent
$1,500
Lakeland
Average rent
$2,220
Plateau
Average rent
$1,742
Lea Hill
Average rent
$1,705
West Hill
Average rent
$1,695
Southeast Auburn
Average rent
$1,693
Apartments
Average rent
$1,802
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
34%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Auburn, WA, 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, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Auburn and Burien by all bedroom counts and property types.
Auburn
4%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, WA is 9% higher than the median rent in Burien, WA.
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Discover rentals in Auburn, WA
5d+ ago
105 N St Se, Auburn, WA 98002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2952 O St Se, Auburn, WA 98002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Auburn apartment for rent in Auburn
24 Auburn Way S #10, Auburn, WA 98002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
1608 8th St Ne, Auburn, WA 98002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
109 S Division St #4048A, Auburn, WA 98001
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,770–$3,920
Apartment for rent
2d ago
128 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
North Auburn house for rent in Auburn
330 V St Se #1, Auburn, WA 98002
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
Lakeland apartment for rent in Auburn
2 beds
2 baths
$2,268
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2 beds
1 bath
$1,611
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,099
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 30
3d ago
Verified
703 47th St Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,970
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2 beds
1 bath
$1,611
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
703 47th St Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,970
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
Available Apr 7
3d ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2 beds
1 bath
$1,611
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,099
$3,995
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 30
3d ago
Verified
703 47th St Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,970
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Auburn, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Auburn rental market.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The average rent in Auburn is $1,872 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Auburn?
Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Auburn is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $77 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Auburn?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn are South Auburn ($1,500/mo), Southeast Auburn ($1,693/mo), and West Hill ($1,695/mo).
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?
Auburn's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions with one-bedroom rents down 1.2% from the previous year and two-bedroom rents up 1.2% annually.
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).