Cheap Homes for Rent in Auburn, MA from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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property at 160 Fremont St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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160 Fremont St, Unit 105

160 Fremont St
WorcesterMA01603
property at 1 Angell Terrace

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1 Angell Terrace

LeicesterMA01524
property at 17 A Peacedale Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 A Peacedale Ave

WorcesterMA01607
property at 6 Oswald St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Oswald St, Unit 1

6 Oswald St
WorcesterMA01607

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property at 24 Jackson St

$1,564

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$1,564

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$1,564

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

24 Jackson St

WorcesterMA01608

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property at 70 Southbridge St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Southbridge St, Unit 503

70 Southbridge St
WorcesterMA01608
property at 44 Fairfax Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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44 Fairfax Rd

WorcesterMA01610
property at 16 Federal Hill Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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16 Federal Hill Rd

AuburnMA01501

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property at 177 Washington St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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177 Washington St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 17 Upsala St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 Upsala St

WorcesterMA01610
property at 18 Ashland St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Ashland St

WorcesterMA01609
property at 35 Hadwen Ln

$2,000

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$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Hadwen Ln

WorcesterMA01602
property at 154 Lovell St

$2,001

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$2,001

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$2,001

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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154 Lovell St, Unit 1

154 Lovell St
WorcesterMA01603

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property at 121 Bailey St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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121 Bailey St

WorcesterMA01602

Auburn, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, MA is a Studio unit found at Colton Apartments in the West Tatnuck neighborhood priced from $1,200. Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior Apartments in the Hadwen Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colton Apartments0x1AcT3Studio,1BA$1,200
Julia Bancroft - 62+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,265
The ReedsA3Studio,1BA$1,725
The 6Hundred1x1G1BR,1BA$1,739
Residences on MadisonS1Studio,1BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, MA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.73 price per square foot 70 Seymour St Model at 70 Seymour St in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 25 Wyman St Model at 25 Wyman St starting at $900 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the West Tatnuck 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.
70 Seymour St70 Seymour St4BR,1BA$1.73
25 Wyman St25 Wyman St4BR,1BA$0.61
16 Hillside St16 Hillside St3BR,1BA$1.62
26 Hitchcock Rd, Unit 3rd Floor26 Hitchcock Rd3BR,1BA$1.71
61 Fox St61 Fox St4BR,1BA$1.94
91 Ward St, Unit Unit 191 Ward St3BR,2BA$1.91
21 Whipple St, Unit Unit 321 Whipple St2BR,1BA$1.73
70 Arlington St, Unit 3 bedroom apartment 3rd flr70 Arlington St3BR,1BA$2.09
2 Shirley St, Unit 22 Shirley St3BR,1BA$1.95
19 Maple Tree Ln, Unit 319 Maple Tree Ln3BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Auburn

What type of rentals are currently available in Auburn?

There are currently 384 Apartments for Rent in Auburn, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,400. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Auburn ranging from $1,000 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Auburn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Auburn ranges from $1,000 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,778.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Auburn?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Auburn range from $1,800 to $3,581, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

Expert Rental Resources

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