Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA from $900 (99 Rentals)

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property at 37245 39th Ave S

$1,375

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$1,375
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37245 39th Ave S

AuburnWA98001

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property at 1114 33rd St SE

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

1114 33rd St SE

AuburnWA98002

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215 F St SW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 F St SW

215 F St SWAuburn, WA 98001
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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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Sierra Meadows II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Meadows II

2455 F St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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Villas at Auburn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Auburn

1101-1257 A St NEAuburn, WA 98002
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The Verge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Verge

109 S Division StAuburn, WA 98001
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Riverfront Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Apartments

1609 8th St NEAuburn, WA 98002
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Gentry Walk
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gentry Walk

12725 SE 312th StAuburn, WA 98092
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Belara at Lakeland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belara at Lakeland

6170 Terrace View Ln SEAuburn, WA 98092
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630-638 M St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

630-638 M St NE

630-638 M St NEAuburn, WA 98002
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COPPER GATE
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

COPPER GATE

4750 Auburn Way NAuburn, WA 98002
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Auburn, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, WA area range in price from $999 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $2,436. The three Auburn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plateau at $1,199, Southeast Auburn at $1,199, and Lakeland 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
Plateau$2,020$1,19947
Southeast Auburn$2,060$1,19966
Lakeland$2,163$1,19967
Riverwalk$2,181$99986
South Auburn$2,181$1,19941
Stuck$2,181$1,19916
Terminal Park$2,200$1,19930
Christopher$2,350$99925
North Auburn$2,350$99948
Meredith$2,401$1,27757

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 $999. 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 $1,099. 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 A2A1BR,1BA$999
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,099
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior CommunityStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,199
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$1,200
Windsor Park ApartmentsThe CarlisleStudio,1BA$1,225
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,277
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Traditions at Federal Way Senior LivingStudio - SpruceStudio,1BA$1,326
The Seasons at Lea Hill VillageStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,367
Timber Heights1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Kandila Townhomes in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Providence Landing starting at $2,310 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Jovita 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.
Kandila Townhomes3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.50
Providence Landing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.79
Stratford ArmsBirmingham2BR,2BA$1.64
Noble Court EstatesUpper Rambler2BR,2BA$1.75
DT032 O St Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.36
Mill Pond ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.80
White House Apartments2BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.85
Mallard Pointe at Riverbend2x22BR,2BA$1.79
Arbor Place ApartmentsWisteria2BR,1BA$1.78
116 Tacoma Blvd S2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75

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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 $1,395.

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 $999, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $2,436.

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 474 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 $929 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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