Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Auburn area of Auburn.

property at 449 Harper Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

449 Harper Ave, Unit 2

449 Harper Ave
AuburnAL36830

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The Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Annex

362 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
Student Housing
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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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Haley Commons Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Commons Apartments

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

Castle Apartments

420 E Magnolia AveAuburn, AL 36830
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The Oaks I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks I

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

The Vue on Ross

650 N Ross StAuburn, AL 36830
Student Housing
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The Vue on Glenn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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property at 429 Harper Ave

$1,300 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

429 Harper Ave

AuburnAL36830

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Peak Apartments
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Peak Apartments

332 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
Student Housing
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property at 601 N Gay St

$1,600 - $1,800

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

601 N Gay St

AuburnAL36830

Downtown Auburn, Auburn, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Auburn Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summer Brooke Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
406 N Donahue Dr5 Beds, 5.5 baths5BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
406 N Donahue Dr5 Beds, 5.5 baths5BR,5.5BA$2.86
The Standard at AuburnGreenwich5BR,5BA$0.93
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,3BA$0.66
Logan SquareC23BR,3BA$0.65
319 Bragg3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C13BR,3BA$1.11
West & Wright3x3 Terrace Spirit3BR,3BA$1.58
Grove at Auburn - Historical Access2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.37
122 South Debardeleben Street, Unit A122 South Debardeleben Street2BR,1BA$1.38
Summer Brooke Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Auburn, Auburn, AL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.