
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $300 (101 Rentals)
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802 W Longleaf Dr, Unit 1Unit63, Unit 1Unit63

1385 S Donahue Dr

Timber Trail

387 Webster Rd

Atlas at Richland Road

859 Dekalb St

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Shepherds Cove Apartments

626 Shug Jordan Pkwy, Unit Apt 270

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The Greens at Auburn I/II
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The Fairways at Auburn I/II

535 W Glenn Ave, Unit 201, Unit 201

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Auburn Flats

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340 E Thach Ave, Unit Downstairs, Unit Downstairs

Oakley Cove Apartments

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Summer Brooke Apartments

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Savannah Square

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122 South Debardeleben Street, Unit A, Unit A

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Grayton on Dean

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Village West Apartments II
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Club 34

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The Domain On Donahue

393 Sanders St

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Shelton Mill Townhomes

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The Avery at Auburn

Village at Lakeside

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1322 North Apartments

Lakewood Commons

The Residences at Arbor Lake, a 55+ Community

111-113 S Dean Rd
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661-663 Center Pl

Avalon Park

The Annex

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Post Apartments

Kingston Court

Grace Ridge

Haley Commons Apartments

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Ross Point Apartments

Park Hill & The Columns Apartments

626 Shug Jordan Pkwy

Woodland Hills

The Oaks I

144 E University Dr

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The Vue on Ross

155 Short St

912 E Magnolia 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 | $1,734 | $1,629 | $2,018 |
| South Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $815 | $1,940 |
| South Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $145 | $2,700 |
| South Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $645 | $3,600 |
| South Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $590 | $5,000 |
| South Auburn 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $1,207 | $6,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 101 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 4 Beds unit found at The Quarters Auburn priced from $590. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Auburn | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $590 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath | 4BR,3BA | $619 |
| Timber Trail | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
| Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| The Fairways at Auburn I/II | Classic Deluxe II/IV | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| The Greens at Auburn I/II | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
| Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,000 |
| Oakley Cove Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, AL
As of April 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 $1,045. The second greatest value South Auburn apartment is the 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Creekside of Auburn starting at $945 with a $0.66 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 |
| Creekside of Auburn | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,3BA | $0.66 |
| The Quarters Auburn | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.42 |
| Yugo Auburn North | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Renovated Upgrade | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.75 |
| Timber Trail | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
| Pinehurst Villas Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Century Park | Decade | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Village West Apartments II | The Nova | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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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 $815, while the average apartment in South Auburn costs $1,690.
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 133 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 $1,648 which is $42 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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