
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $300 (54 Rentals)
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The Quarters Auburn

802 W Longleaf Dr, Unit 1Unit63

Atlas at Richland Road

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The Fairways at Auburn I/II

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The Greens at Auburn I/II

Oakley Cove Apartments

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Shepherds Cove Apartments

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Summer Brooke Apartments

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555 W Glenn Ave, Unit Village Green Apartment
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Auburn Flats

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Grayton on Dean

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Savannah Square

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Village West Apartments II

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The Domain On Donahue

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343 S Gay St, Unit D

Avalon Park

The Annex

Lemans Square Apartments

Chateau Apartments
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2038 Lee Rd 137

Post Apartments

Kingston Court

Grace Ridge

Haley Commons Apartments

Castle Apartments

Ross Point Apartments

Park Hill & The Columns Apartments

626 Shug Jordan Pkwy

Woodland Hills
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The Oaks I

Bedell Village Apartments

The Vue on Ross

Courtyard Condos

Williamsburg Place

The Vue on Glenn

The Vue on Dean

144 E University Dr

Woodbend Apartments

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The Reserve at Opelika
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Courtyard Apartments

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Pinehurst Villas Apartments

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Arbor Place

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Colonial Arms Apartments

1309 Glenn Cir

306 N 11th St

Darden Oaks Townhomes & Apartments

Jordan's Gate

Solstice Apartments

215 Samford Ave
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South Auburn, Auburn, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Auburn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $1,200 | $1,940 |
| South Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $815 | $3,348 |
| South Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $240 | $2,700 |
| South Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $709 | $3,900 |
| South Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $540 | $5,000 |
| South Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,406 | $1,207 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL.
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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. Yugo Auburn North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $619. Here are the most affordable South Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, AL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Trail | 2BRMR | 2BR,1BA | $240 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $619 |
| The Mill at Auburn | 4BR/4BA - D1 Luxe | 4BR,4BA | $655 |
| Atlas at Richland Road | 3BR/2.5BA - Duplex - Furnished | 3BR,2BA | $709 |
| Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| The Greens at Auburn I/II | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Oakley Cove Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Arbor Place | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,057 |
| Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, AL
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Auburn area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4x3.5 Cottage Model at Midtown Auburn in the in the North Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,035. The second greatest value South 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 South Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Midtown Auburn | 4x3.5 Cottage | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.57 |
| The Standard at Auburn | Greenwich | 5BR,5BA | $0.93 |
| Creekside of Auburn | 4 Bedroom Townhome | 4BR,4BA | $0.51 |
| 689 Ethan Ct, Unit 689 Ethan court | 689 Ethan Ct | 3BR,3BA | $1.08 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.64 |
| The Reserve at Opelika | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Arbor Place | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Timber Trail | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| The Mill at Auburn | 2BR/2BA - B1 Elite | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in South Auburn is Woodbend Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in South Auburn costs $5,000.
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 126 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 $1,360 which is $3,640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.
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