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- Student Housing
- 2–4 Bedrooms
- $515-$940Pricing
- 999–1,412Square Feet
About The Beacon
The Beacon is a community offering affordable student housing, upscale amenities, and great service for our residents. We offer recently renovated two, three, and four bedroom apartment homes. Whether you want to relax by our sparkling pool, get a great workout in our 24 hour gym, or relax in our resident lounge, The Beacon is sure to have something for you! We are located one mile from campus, one mile from Interstate 85, and conveniently located to shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The Beacon is located in the South Auburn Neighborhood and 36832 Zip code of Auburn, AL. This community is professionally managed by The Tailwind Group
Unique Features and Amenities
- 24Hr. Emergency Maintenance
- Coffee Bar
- Computer Lab
- Covered Parking
- Guest Parking
- Individual Balconies & Patios
- Large Fitness Center
- Large pool (Olympic size)
- Luxer package room
- On-Site Management
- Outdoor fireplace
- Pet Friendly with Pet Park
- Residence Life Events
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Study Nooks
- Sundeck and Outdoor Grilling Station
- University Shuttle Bus Stops
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
The Beacon offers 2 to 4 Bedroom apartments starting from $630 and having 999–1,412 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Floorplan 2x2
$940
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1060 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $940 August 13, 2026 Private 1060 Unit Private Amenities and Features
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Covered Parking
- Individual Balconies & Patios
Unit Private Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $940
Model Rent and Fees
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- $940
Apartment Model: 2x2$9402 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1060 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026![]()
2x2 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 2x2$9402 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1060 sq ftAvailable August 13, 20263 Bedrooms
Floorplan 3x3
$680
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 999 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026Model Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $680 August 13, 2026 Private 999 Unit Private Amenities and Features
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Covered Parking
- Individual Balconies & Patios
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Unit Price
- $680
Model Rent and Fees
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- $680
Apartment Model: 3x3$6803 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 999 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026![]()
3x3 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 3x3$6803 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 999 sq ftAvailable August 13, 20264 Bedrooms
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From $630
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1412 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft View Details $630 Available Now Private 1412 $650 August 13, 2026 Private 1412 Model Amenities and Features
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Covered Parking
- Individual Balconies & Patios
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $630 - $650
Unit Private Amenities and Features
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Covered Parking
- Individual Balconies & Patios
Unit Private Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $630
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $630 - $650
Unit Private Amenities and Features
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Covered Parking
- Individual Balconies & Patios
Unit Private Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $650
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price Range
- $630 - $650
Apartment Model: 4x4From $6304 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1412 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
4x4 - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4$6304 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1412 sq ftAvailable NowApartment Unit: PrivateApartment Model: 4x4$6504 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 1412 sq ftAvailable August 13, 2026Floorplan 4x3
4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1412 sq ftModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $515 Call for Availability 4x3 1412 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
Living Space
- Crown Molding
- Walk-In Closets
Unique Features
- Covered Parking
- Individual Balconies & Patios
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
- $515
Apartment Model: 4x3$5154 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 1412 sq ftUnavailable![]()
4x3 - Floorplan 1
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Property Information
- 180 Units
- 3 Stories
- Built in 2003
- Renovated In Aug 2015
- Furnished Units Available
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Lease Terms
- 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.
Required Fees
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per Applicant$300
Other Fees
Pet Fees
- Monthly Pet Fee$25
- One-Time Pet Fee$350-$350
- Monthly Pet Fee$25
- One-Time Pet Fee$350-$350
- 999 Pet Limit
- 999 Pet Limit
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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Planned Social Activities
- Property Manager On Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Laundry Facilities
Community Features
- Business Center
- Lounge
Outdoor Features
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Sundeck
Recreation and Fitness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Volleyball Court
- Putting Greens
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Wi Fi
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Amenities
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
Living Area Features
- Crown Molding
Student Features
- Roommate Matching
Map
1255 S College St, Auburn, AL 36832
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
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Hours and Contact Info
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Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 am–4:00 pm |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Beacon
Where is The Beacon located?
The Beacon is located at 1255 S College St near the South Auburn area of Auburn, AL
What is the current rent range at The Beacon?
2 Bedroom to 4 Bedroom Apartments at The Beacon currently range from $630 to $940
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for The Beacon are
- Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am–4:00 pm
- Sunday 12:00 am–4:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Lifestyle Ratings
Learn more about Lifestyle SearchRenters Reviews and Ratings
Not what we expected definitely not 4.8 rating
August 17, 2025Move in day on Thursday was horrible! The apartment looked as if it had not been cleaned in 3 years! They had to replace the carpet before we could begin moving in (red stains amongst other things. Roach bait gel on the base boards, top of the doors, on the walls, although we only found 1 dead one. Dishwasher coming out of cabinet and two cabinets are broken. The vanity in bathroom doesn’t broken, toilet seat broken we had to replace it! It was no better after cleaning people came in and we ...came back 4 hours later. First day was spent with us cleaning! Definitely not what we seen when doing the tour! Also, room matching was not what we were told! We have 2 freshman’s with 2 that aren’t students and older by at least 3 to 4 years! Some apartments had black mold and no air conditioner. Beware before you sign!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Lived here for 3 years. Everything you need to know
May 4, 2021Moving in, there was mold everywhere. The neighborhood is incredibly sketchy (there are always police cars patrolling). My apartment constantly smelled like weed because every single one of my neighbors smoked pot in broad daylight. Our A/C went out TWICE a year, and took them MONTHS to fix it every time. Everything in our apartment broke at some point in time, and maintenance was incredibly intrusive (they walked right in without knocking). We had a roach problem. The walls are thing, and our ...neighbors were incredibly loud with parties, fights, arguments, etc. Every time I went outside, the guy across the street cat-called me and made me incredibly uncomfortable. One man peed off his balcony in the morning. The rent prices rise every single year for no reason. The gym is not open 24/7. It actually closes quite early. Do yourself a favor and do not move here.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
My Experience
June 11, 2020I have lived at The Beacon for two years and I can say that I really enjoyed my first year of living here. The staff was always nice to me and the maintenance team always fixed any problem that I had in a timely manner. However, something changed during my second year here. The gym was often dirty and provided no disinfectant spray or paper towels. I notified the office and they cleaned the gym and provided supplies, but within a couple of weeks the gym was dirty again and out of supplies. As a ...result, I started going to another gym. On another occasion, I was having recurring noise problems from a neighbor. I contacted the office four times about this issue and they did not do anything about it until I was able to email them a video of how loud the noise was. Lastly, in the middle of my lease, the business started using a new payment system that charges the residents almost $20 as a “service fee” to simply pay their bill. The worst part about this was that The Beacon did not tell the residents about this new policy. It was up to the residents to figure it out. This second year at the Beacon has left me feeling like the business takes advantage of college students. They brush off the residents and do not take their comfort seriously.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
DON'T DO IT!!!
July 11, 2019What they don't tell you is when your roommate moves out for the summer and pays their rent, they have the right to move a stranger into your apartment. They treat each unit like a dorm! You thought you were living with friends and everyone is paying their rent (even through the summer) as detailed specifically in the lease! Then, when one person turns their key in because they will not be back in the state until after the move out date, The Beacon WILL move a stranger into your apartment! ...DANGEROUS!!! Not to mention, when something is broken, it takes them forever to fix it!!! Not a good experience!Property Manager Responded
October 29, 2019Thank you for your review of your Beacon experience. As most student housing complexes in the nation will advise you, units are sold by the room. The situation you've described did not occur in this manner, and the person who moves out and returns their keys has officially subleased their unit to another resident. If you have questions regarding a maintenance fix, please come see our staff immediately. Thank you.
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Nearby Schools
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
Auburn City
807 Wrights Mill Road
Public School - Grades 3-5 (397 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away
Dean Road Elementary School
Auburn City
335 South Dean Road
Public School - Grades PK-2 (442 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
Auburn Junior High School
Auburn City
405 South Dean Road
Public School - Grades 8-9 (1516 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.9 miles away
Drake Middle School
Auburn City
655 North Donahue Drive
Public School - Grades 6 (711 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.4 miles away
Auburn High School
Auburn City
1701 East Samford Avenue
Public School - Grades 1-12 (2143 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.1 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Beacon.
Big Box and Retail
Publix
2415 Moores Mill Rd
6 minute drive / 3.14 miles away
Autozone
1054 Opelika Rd
6 minute drive / 3.24 miles away
Kohl's
2774 Enterprise Dr
11 minute drive / 5.28 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Publix
2415 Moores Mill Rd
6 minute drive / 3.14 miles away
Kroger
2450-2496 Enterprise Dr
11 minute drive / 5.35 miles away
Hospitals
East Alabama Medical Center And Skilled Nursing Facility
2000 Pepperell Parkway
13 minute drive / 6.41 miles away
Shopping Centers
The Beacon has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,840 | $1,665 | $1,950 |
| Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $865 | $2,175 |
| Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $745 | $2,700 |
| Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $639 | $3,900 |
| Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $515 | $5,000 |
| Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,282 | $1,265 | $6,500 |
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