Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $300 (38 Rentals)

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Avalon Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Park

387 Webster RdAuburn, AL 36832
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Kingston Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Court

351 E Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Castle Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Apartments

420 E Magnolia 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Commons Apartments

149 Cox StAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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The Union Auburn
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Union Auburn

900 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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Woodland Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Hills

830 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks

316 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Williamsburg Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Place

2037 S College StAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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320 West Mag
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

320 West Mag

320 W Magnolia AveAuburn, AL 36832
Student Housing
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Jordan's Gate
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan's Gate

312 Jordans Gate DrOpelika, AL 36801

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Timothy Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timothy Manor

2016 Waverly PkyOpelika, AL 36801
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Arbor Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Place

515 Fox Run PkyOpelika, AL 36801

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 $745. Woodbend Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable South Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$745
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$785
Arbor PlaceOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$845
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$850
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
Shepherds Cove Apartments2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$925
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$935
The Fairways at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II/IV1BR,1BA$935
Savannah Square1 BR Upstairs w/ Balcony1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, AL

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Auburn area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3x3 Cottage - B Model at Midtown Auburn in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value South Auburn apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Farmville Lakes Apartments 605 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the North 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.
Midtown Auburn3x3 Cottage - B3BR,3BA$0.74
Farmville Lakes Apartments 6052BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.14
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.70
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.65
Colonial Arms Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Pinehurst Villas Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.98
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.16
The Mill at AuburnB1 Flooring2BR,2BA$1.05
Shepherds Cove Apartments2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Woodbend Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Auburn, Auburn, AL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Auburn, AL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Auburn Neighborhood in Auburn, AL

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Auburn Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South Auburn is Woodbend Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in South Auburn costs $5,750.

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 36 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 $1,311 which is $4,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.

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