Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA from $800 (26 Rentals)

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Homestead South
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Homestead South

1501 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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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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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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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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Auburn, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, WA area range in price from $819 to $7,186 with an overall median price of $2,377. The three Auburn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Plateau at $1,100, Christopher at $999, and Terminal Park at $1,100. 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$1,850$1,10044
Christopher$2,034$99915
Terminal Park$2,048$1,10029
Berkshire Glen$2,220$1,36775
East Auburn$2,220$1,100117
Green Valley$2,220$1,36770
Lea Hill$2,220$999112
Lake Dolloff$2,302$1,10095
South Auburn$2,311$81973
Stuck$2,311$1,10051

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior Living in the Lea Hill neighborhood priced from $999. Meridian Court Senior Affordable Apartments in the Jovita neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior LivingLakeland A11BR,1BA$999
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA061BR,1BA$1,199
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,199
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,250
Kentbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,315
Arbor Woods ApartmentsClassic 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,330
Irwin ParkOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,364
The Seasons at Lea Hill VillageStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,367

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.72 price per square foot Meridian Model at Watermark in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,302. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Large Top floor 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Apartment starting at $1,975 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Lakeland 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.
WatermarkMeridian4BR,2BA$1.72
Large Top floor 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Apartment2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.65
O St Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
ArterraPine2BR,1BA$1.95
Madison at River's Edge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Megan's Court Apartments2bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.78
SUNDANCER APARTMENTS2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.94
The Gardens Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.99
1415 24th St SE, Unit 24th street apartment1415 24th St SE1BR,1BA$1.69
The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior LivingLakeland A11BR,1BA$1.82

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Auburn, WA

Ranked #33

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Auburn, WA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,367.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Auburn is The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $2,377.

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 678 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 $858 which is $1,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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