Cheap Homes for Rent in Auburn, AL from $505 (45 Rentals)

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property at 2038 Lee Rd 137
$505
4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent
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2038 Lee Rd 137

AuburnAL36832

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property at 313 N Dean Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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313 N Dean Rd

AuburnAL36830
property at 528 Genelda Ave
$1,200 - $1,700
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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528 Genelda Ave

AuburnAL36832

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property at 1477 N Donahue Dr
$1,450 - $1,800
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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1477 N Donahue Dr

AuburnAL36830

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, AL

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, AL area range in price from $240 to $7,500 with an overall median price of $1,529. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Auburn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Auburn$1,460$240201
North Auburn$1,500$240181
Downtown Auburn$2,900$1,10014

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
The Quarters Auburn4x44BR,4BA$695
Yugo Auburn North4 Bed, 4.5 Bath Renovated4BR,4BA$699
Atlas at Richland Road3BR/2.5BA - Duplex - Furnished3BR,2BA$749
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
The Fairways at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II/IV1BR,1BA$965
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$965
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,025
Courtyard Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, AL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $0.58 price per square foot Sanders Model at 423 Sanders St in the in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 4bd 4.5 bath Model at 406 N Donahue Dr starting at $1,300 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Downtown Auburn 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.
423 Sanders StSanders5BR,5.5BA$0.58
406 N Donahue Dr4bd 4.5 bath4BR,4.5BA$0.62
Midtown Auburn4x3.5 Cottage4BR,3.5BA$0.57
Creekside of Auburn4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,4BA$0.51
The Domain On DonahueMiddle Two Bedroom 1/2 Bath Platinum2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Yugo Auburn North2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Evergreen Auburn2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.78
The Quarters Auburn2x22BR,2BA$0.89
Timber Trail2BR2BR,1BA$0.84
The Mill at Auburn2BR/2BA - B1 Standard - LVP2BR,2BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Auburn

What type of rentals are currently available in Auburn?

There are currently 173 Apartments for Rent in Auburn, AL with pricing that ranges from $240 to $7,500. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Auburn ranging from $505 to $10,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Auburn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Auburn ranges from $505 to $10,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,118.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Auburn?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Auburn range from $710 to $3,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $505 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $540.

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