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Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
Auburn, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Auburn rent stands today
Auburn, WA rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters are paying $72 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the city's peak from mid-2025.
Compared to national trends
Auburn sits 0.8% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 67 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Auburn rent for $875/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,895/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,822/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,350/month, offering a wide range of options for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
West Hill rents fell 44.2% year over year to $1,925/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.4% rise. South Auburn also cooled with a 12.3% decline to $1,497/month, showing localized softness amid overall market growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Auburn
$1,895/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Auburn is $1,895 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $15 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Auburn
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have increased 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, WA
Rent prices in Auburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,760, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,520 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 |  2% | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,822 | 5% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 2% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lakeland | $2,373 | |
Lea Hill | $1,999 | |
North Auburn | $1,795 | |
Plateau | $1,950 | |
South Auburn | $1,497 | |
Southeast Auburn | $2,126 | |
West Hill | $1,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,760 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 3% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
North Auburn
Average rent
$1,795
Lakeland
Average rent
$2,373
South Auburn
Average rent
$1,497
Plateau
Average rent
$1,950
Lea Hill
Average rent
$1,999
West Hill
Average rent
$1,925
Southeast Auburn
Average rent
$2,126
Apartments
Average rent
$1,760
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
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
1%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Auburn, WA is 7% higher than the median rent in Burien, WA.
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Discover rentals in Auburn, WA
8h ago
105 N St Se, Auburn, WA 98002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,625
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1608 8th St Ne, Auburn, WA 98002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
13h ago
3702 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98092
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,625–$2,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
201 S Division St, Auburn, WA 98001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
109 S Division St #1730A, Auburn, WA 98001
2 beds
2 baths
$4,440
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeland townhouse for rent in Auburn
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
128 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$2,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1221 A St Ne, Auburn, WA 98002
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,754–$2,085
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,929
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
5121 S 302nd Pl, Auburn, WA 98001
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,545
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2812 67th Ct Se, Auburn, WA 98092
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,929
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
2812 67th Ct Se, Auburn, WA 98092
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Aug 7
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,525
$3,349
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
703 47th St Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850–$1,970
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,525
$3,349
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
2812 67th Ct Se, Auburn, WA 98092
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,650
House for rent
Available Aug 7
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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 $1,895 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Auburn?
Average rent prices in Auburn have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Auburn is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $15 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Auburn?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn are South Auburn ($1,497/mo), North Auburn ($1,795/mo), and West Hill ($1,925/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Auburn?
To comfortably afford rent in Auburn, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Auburn?
July offers the lowest rents in Auburn with approximately 5% savings compared to September's peak prices, though you'll face more competition from other renters during this time.
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).