Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA from $800 (31 Rentals)

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Auburn Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Square

3740 H St NEAuburn, WA 98002
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Homestead South
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead South

1501 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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DT093 AWS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DT093 AWS

5725 Auburn Way SAuburn, WA 98092
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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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Titus Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Titus Village Apartments

233 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Redhill Pines North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redhill Pines North

25124 97th Pl SKent, WA 98030
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Woodland Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Estates

4821 S Kent Des Moines RdKent, WA 98032

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Park View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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Timber Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Heights

4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032

Auburn, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, WA

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, WA area range in price from $999 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $2,328. The three Auburn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southeast Auburn at $1,199, Green Valley at $1,354, and Terminal Park at $1,199. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Auburn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southeast Auburn$1,975$1,19972
Green Valley$2,030$1,35434
Terminal Park$2,048$1,19926
Plateau$2,072$1,19937
East Auburn$2,135$1,19974
Lea Hill$2,135$1,35437
Berkshire Glen$2,160$1,35466
Lakeland$2,299$1,19976
Riverwalk$2,299$99986
South Auburn$2,299$1,19952

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood priced from $899. Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active SeniorsLakeland A11BR,1BA$899
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$999
Traditions at Federal Way Senior Living1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior CommunityStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,199
Villas at AuburnA11BR,1BA$1,199
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA101BR,1BA$1,250
Kentbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Timber Heights1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,299
Washington Park ApartmentsNoble1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.76 price per square foot 28803 46th Pl S Model at 28803 46th Pl S, Unit 1 in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the Savory Model at Promenade starting at $2,350 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Lea Hill 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.
28803 46th Pl S, Unit 128803 46th Pl S3BR,1BA$1.76
PromenadeSavory4BR,2BA$1.77
1825 C Pl SE, Unit Duplex1825 C Pl SE2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Dimension Auburn On M St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Noble Court EstatesGround Floor Rambler2BR,2BA$1.75
Stratford ArmsThe Carriage House2BR,2BA$1.67
Willow Park Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.68
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Megan's Court Apartments2bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.87
Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active SeniorsLakeland A2A1BR,1BA$1.81

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Auburn Overview

The City of Auburn, which is the 15th largest city in Washington, provides a scenic place to live, as well as several notable amenities. The Green River and White River flow through parts of the city, offering picturesque views. Auburn is part of both Pierce and King County, and its location gives residents convenient access to major cities, including Tacoma and Seattle. Cultural, historical, and outdoor amenities offer plenty of places to explore throughout town.

Why live in Auburn, WA?

Auburn is a great place to move to for those looking for a quieter place to live thatÆs close to major cities for work or entertainment. This city has housing prices that are higher than the U.S. average, but there are also plenty of more affordable options. Whether looking for a small studio apartment or larger Auburn apartments with three or more bedrooms, the city has several to choose from.

Auburn, WA
Population: 81,905

Ranked #420

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Auburn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auburn is under $1,315.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $2,328.

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 499 regular apartments in 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 Auburn?

Cheap apartments in Auburn have an average cost of $855 which is $1,473 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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