Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, AL from $300 (57 Rentals)

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Shepherds Cove Apartments
$1,045 - $1,135
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Shepherds Cove Apartments

1330 Shug Jordan PkyAuburn, AL 36832
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Auburn Flats
$1,129 - $1,499
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31

Auburn Flats

2260 E University DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Grayton on Dean
$1,137 - $1,667
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Grayton on Dean

420 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Savannah Square
$1,150 - $2,250
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$1,150 - $2,250

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Savannah Square

2029 S College StAuburn, AL 36832
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The Domain On Donahue
$1,200 - $1,500
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The Domain On Donahue

1001 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Village at Lakeside
$1,235 - $1,763
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Village at Lakeside

1309 Gatewood DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Club 34
$1,250 - $1,550
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Club 34

1000 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Avalon Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Park

387 Webster RdAuburn, AL 36832
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The Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Annex

362 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Chateau Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Apartments

560 N Gay StAuburn, AL 36830
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Post Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Post Apartments

315 Opelika RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Kingston Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Court

351 E Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Grace Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Ridge

826 Grace Ridge DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Haley Commons Apartments
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Haley Commons Apartments

149 Cox StAuburn, AL 36832
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Castle Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Apartments

420 E Magnolia AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Woodland Hills
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Woodland Hills

830 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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The Oaks I
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The Oaks I

316 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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The Vue on Ross
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Vue on Ross

650 N Ross StAuburn, AL 36830
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Williamsburg Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Place

2037 S College StAuburn, AL 36832
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The Vue on Glenn
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The Vue on Glenn

516 E Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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The Vue on Dean
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vue on Dean

555 N Dean RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, AL

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, AL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Auburn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Auburn$5,000$9109
North Auburn$5,000$240205
South Auburn$5,000$240215

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Timber Trail in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $240. The Mill at Auburn in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Trail2BRMR2BR,1BA$240
The Mill at Auburn4BR/4BA - D1 Luxe4BR,4BA$655
Atlas at Richland Road3BR/2.5BA - Duplex - Furnished3BR,2BA$709
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$920
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$965
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Summer Brooke Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The Reserve at Opelika3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,125
Grayton on Dean1A1BR,1BA$1,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, AL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $0.51 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Creekside of Auburn in the in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 689 Ethan Ct Model at 689 Ethan Ct, Unit 689 Ethan court starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Lee County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside of Auburn4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,4BA$0.51
689 Ethan Ct, Unit 689 Ethan court689 Ethan Ct3BR,3BA$1.08
319 Bragg3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$1.11
The Reserve at Opelika3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.94
Shelton Mill Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Way2BR,2BA$1.52
1322 North ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Timber Trail2BR2BR,1BA$0.84
The Mill at Auburn2BR/2BA - B1 Elite2BR,2BA$1.08
Paces at the Estates Apartments1 Bed + 1 Bath | 850 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.50
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Auburn Overview

Dubbed as “The loveliest village on the plains,” Auburn is a town with a lot of heart and soul. Much of Auburn’s activity revolves around Auburn University. It’s a picturesque Southern town with a lot of culture, warm and sunny skies, and natural scenery wherever you go.

Why live in Auburn, AL?

If you love small towns, culture, education, technology, the great outdoors, really nice locals, and sports (or at least a few of those things), then Auburn is the town for you. There are so many great things going on in Auburn from theater, to music concerts, and sports events. In spite of its small size, Auburn has something for everyone. The schools, from elementary to university, are top in the nation. Auburn continues to attract a lot of new business, which in turn keeps the economy steadily growing. Cost of living is relatively low. Auburn is a quiet place to live with a low crime rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Auburn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auburn is under $1,137.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Courtyard Apartments which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Auburn?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 241 regular apartments in Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Auburn?

Cheap apartments in Auburn have an average cost of $1,603 which is $3,397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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