
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, IL from $300 (53 Rentals)
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Jacksonville Affordable Housing

Whispering Pines Apartments

Watch Street

Denison Place

Hunter Glen Apartments

Brainard Landings

Safe Harbor Properties

Cobblestone Apartments

The Raymond Apartments
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New Eastlawn Apartments

Lake Pointe Apartments

Pine Ridge Apartments

Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

The Boulevard Townhomes

2474 N Florian

Meadow View Place

Smart Choice Park
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The Meadows at Durkin

3TEN Apartments

Huntington Ridge Apartments

Candles

Koke Mill Apartments

The District Apartments

Orchard Park

Ash Grove

Cobblestone Place

731 South Grand Ave W
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Lincoln Tower Apartments

Hill Meadow Apartments

Meadow View Landing

Total Monthly Price
Centre @ 501 Apartments

Lotts Landing Senior Apartments

759 E Lawrence St

The Hickox Collection

Morton Street Apartments

The Apartments at Liberty Rose

1616 S 7th St
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Butler Place

Pine Woods Apartments

2160 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr

2525 W Monroe St

2136 S 9th St

2155 S 13th St

1028 W Iles Ave

31 Imperial Valley Dr

14 Amos Valley Dr

721 South Grand Ave W
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Auburn, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auburn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Studio Apartments | $751 | $700 | $875 |
| Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $918 | $347 | $1,645 |
| Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,074 | $408 | $1,950 |
| Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,361 | $930 | $2,120 |
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Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Jacksonville Affordable Housing priced from $485. Lotts Landing Senior Apartments in the Macoupin County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 50% | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Hickox Collection | The Abe Lincoln | Studio,1BA | $718 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, IL and Nearby
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $0.89 price per square foot C1 Model at Candles in the starting from $1,032. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the Townhome Model at Ravenwood Townhomes starting at $895 with a $0.90 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candles | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| New Eastlawn Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| The Raymond Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Lotts Landing Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Jacksonville Affordable Housing | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Auburn Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Auburn Apartment is $485 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Auburn Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Auburn is starting from $540 at Jacksonville Affordable Housing.
What is the most affordable Auburn Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Auburn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Candles and starts from $1,032.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.