
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $400 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Auburn area of Auburn.


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122 South Debardeleben Street, Unit A

449 Harper Ave, Unit 2

393 Sanders St

661-663 Center Pl

Deerwoode Apartments

628-630 Center Pl

303 N Ross St
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449 Harper Ave

The Annex

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Kingston Court

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Park Hill & The Columns Apartments

316 Genelda Ave

The Oaks I

The Vue on Ross

The Vue on Glenn

The Vue on Dean

449 N Donahue Dr
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139 Halal Ct

137 Halal Ct

718 N Gay St

535 Godfrey Ln

Courtyard Condos

427 Harper Ave

429 Harper Ave

540 Oak Meadow Ln
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210 N Ross St

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601 N Gay St
Downtown Auburn, Auburn, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Auburn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,774 | $1,649 | $1,945 |
| Downtown Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $1,100 | $1,764 |
| Downtown Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $995 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $860 | $1,500 |
| Downtown Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Downtown Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,836 | $1,207 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Auburn Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Brooke Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 406 N Donahue Dr | 5 Beds, 5.5 baths | 5BR,5BA | $6,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Auburn, AL
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Auburn area is the $2.86 price per square foot 5 Beds, 5.5 baths Model at 406 N Donahue Dr in the in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Downtown Auburn apartment is the Greenwich Model at The Standard at Auburn starting at $1,638 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 N Donahue Dr | 5 Beds, 5.5 baths | 5BR,5.5BA | $2.86 |
| The Standard at Auburn | Greenwich | 5BR,5BA | $0.93 |
| Creekside of Auburn | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,3BA | $0.66 |
| Logan Square | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| 319 Bragg | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
| West & Wright | 3x3 Terrace Spirit | 3BR,3BA | $1.58 |
| Grove at Auburn - Historical Access | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 122 South Debardeleben Street, Unit A | 122 South Debardeleben Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Summer Brooke Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Auburn, Auburn, AL
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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Auburn Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 19 regular apartments in Downtown Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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