Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 16, 2026
Average rent in
Auburn, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Auburn, WA rent slipped 3.5% year over year to a current median of $1,813/month. The $22 monthly difference from last year is negligible, indicating rents are broadly flat compared to the previous year.
Compared to national trends
Auburn is 7.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 68 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $875/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,499/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,588/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,520/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
West Hill rents fell 51.6% year over year to $1,717/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.5% drop and marks a notable local shift in Auburn, WA.
Median rent
Median rent in Auburn
$1,813/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Auburn is $1,813 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $137 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Auburn
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Auburn rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Auburn, WA
Average rent prices in Auburn have decreased 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, WA
Rent prices in Auburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,767, whereas a house costs $3,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Auburn run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 | 4% | 38% | |
1 bedroom | $1,499 | 1% |  6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,588 | 6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,520 | 6% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Lakeland | $2,038 | |
Lea Hill | $1,754 | |
North Auburn | $1,754 | |
Plateau | $1,915 | |
South Auburn | $1,695 | |
Southeast Auburn | $1,890 | |
West Hill | $1,717 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,767 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,025 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,347 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,588
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,520
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
North Auburn
Average rent
$1,754
South Auburn
Average rent
$1,695
Lakeland
Average rent
$2,038
Plateau
Average rent
$1,915
Lea Hill
Average rent
$1,754
West Hill
Average rent
$1,717
Southeast Auburn
Average rent
$1,890
Apartments
Average rent
$1,767
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
17%
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
7%lower than the national median
13%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
5d+ ago
Lakeland condo for rent in Auburn
6618 Francis Ave Se #1, Auburn, WA 98092
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Condo for rent
Available Jul 18
2d ago
105 N St Se, Auburn, WA 98002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1214 G St Se, Auburn, WA 98002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,397
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1608 8th St Ne, Auburn, WA 98002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
109 S Division St #4466A, Auburn, WA 98001
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,280–$4,030
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeland townhouse for rent in Auburn
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
1d ago
Lea Hill house for rent in Auburn
31221 120th Pl Se, Auburn, WA 98092
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5121 S 302nd Pl, Auburn, WA 98001
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,585
House for rent
Available Jun 8
10h ago
Verified
703 47th St Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,970
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,694–$1,929
Apartment for rent
1d ago
502 8th St Ne, Auburn, WA 98002
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Apr 7
10h ago
Verified
703 47th St Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,970
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,694–$1,929
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
10h ago
Verified
703 47th St Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,970
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
30819 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA 98092
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,694–$1,929
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
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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 $1,813 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Auburn?
Average rent prices in Auburn have decreased 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 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $137 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Auburn?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Auburn are South Auburn ($1,695/mo), West Hill ($1,717/mo), and North Auburn ($1,754/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Auburn?
To comfortably afford rent in Auburn, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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).