
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $300 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Auburn area of Auburn.


The Quarters Auburn

802 W Longleaf Dr, Unit 1Unit63

1385 S Donahue Dr

Atlas at Richland Road

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The Greens at Auburn I/II

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The Fairways at Auburn I/II

Oakley Cove Apartments

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Shepherds Cove Apartments

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Auburn Flats
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Savannah Square

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Summer Brooke Apartments

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1368 Kurt Cir, Unit 1368

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122 South Debardeleben Street, Unit A

449 Harper Ave, Unit 2

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Grayton on Dean

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Club 34

393 Sanders St

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The Domain On Donahue

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Shelton Mill Townhomes
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The Avery at Auburn

The Residences at Arbor Lake

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Village West Apartments II

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1322 North Apartments

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Village at Lakeside

109 Maple St

Avalon Park

The Annex

Lemans Square Apartments

Chateau Apartments
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2038 Lee Rd 137

Post Apartments

Kingston Court

Grace Ridge

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Park Hill & The Columns Apartments

626 Shug Jordan Pkwy

326 E Glenn Ave
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Woodland Hills

The Oaks I

144 E University Dr

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The Vue on Ross

1291 Ty Ct

1343 Kent Dr

1276 Samantha Ct

Williamsburg Place

The Vue on Glenn
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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 | $1,678 | $1,300 | $1,945 |
| South Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $815 | $2,225 |
| South Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $145 | $2,700 |
| South Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $699 | $3,549 |
| South Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $540 | $5,000 |
| South Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,299 | $1,207 | $6,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 88 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. The Quarters Auburn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $590. 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 |
| The Quarters Auburn | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $590 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $619 |
| Atlas at Richland Road | 3BR/2.5BA - Duplex - Furnished | 3BR,2BA | $699 |
| Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Arbor Place | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| The Greens at Auburn I/II | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| The Fairways at Auburn I/II | Classic Deluxe II/IV | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, AL
As of June 11, 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 $1,045. 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 |
| The Quarters Auburn | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.42 |
| Logan Square | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Classic | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.64 |
| 319 Bragg | 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
| Pinehurst Villas Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Timber Trail | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| The Mill at Auburn | 2BR/2BA - B1 Standard - LVP | 2BR,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 $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 176 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 $1,657 which is $3,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.
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