Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, CA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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St. Kathryn Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Kathryn Arms

190 Hoffman AveAuburn, CA 95603
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Olive Courts
2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Courts

13340 Luther RdAuburn, CA 95603
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Auburn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lariat Ranch$2,222$1,39518
Country Club Estates$3,015$1,4009

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crest View Apartments priced from $1,695. Almond Heights in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crest View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Almond Heights135 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Auburn Ravine Terrace - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,751

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, CA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 2BD/1BA Model at Lincoln Heights Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Lincoln Heights Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Persimmon Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$2.29
Crest View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Miner's StationPlan A1BR,1BA$2.74
Almond Heights135 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.83
Auburn Ravine Terrace - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$3.49

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Getting Around Auburn, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Crest View Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $2,618.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 6 regular apartments in Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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