Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $344 (115 Rentals)

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Auburn Flats
$1,129 - $1,524

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Base Rent$1,129 - $1,524

Total Monthly Price$1,129 - $1,524
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

Auburn Flats

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

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Base Rent$1,137 - $1,667

Total Monthly Price$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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Base Rent$1,150 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $2,250
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Savannah Square

2029 S College StAuburn, AL 36832
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Village at Lakeside
$1,195 - $1,682

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Base Rent$1,195 - $1,682

Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,682
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Village at Lakeside

1309 Gatewood DrAuburn, AL 36830
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The Domain On Donahue
$1,200 - $1,500

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,200 - $1,500
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Domain On Donahue

1001 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Club 34
$1,250 - $1,550

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,550
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Club 34

1000 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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property at 313 N Dean Rd
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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313 N Dean Rd

AuburnAL36830

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

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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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South Auburn, Auburn, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

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

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
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$885
Arbor PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$937
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$965
The Fairways at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II/IV1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, AL

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 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 South 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 South 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
Yugo Auburn North2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Evergreen Auburn2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.78
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.00
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 Cheap South Auburn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Auburn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Auburn is under $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in South Auburn is Woodbend Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in South Auburn costs $1,465.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 84 regular apartments in South 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 South Auburn?

Cheap apartments in South Auburn have an average cost of $979 which is $486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.

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

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