Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $900 (9 Rentals)

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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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Villas at Auburn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Auburn

1101-1257 A St NEAuburn, WA 98002

Downtown Auburn, Auburn, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Auburn area of Auburn, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors priced from $999. Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Downtown Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active SeniorsLakeland A2A1BR,1BA$999
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,099
Auburn Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Auburn, WA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Auburn area is the $1.78 price per square foot Wisteria Model at Arbor Place Apartments in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Downtown Auburn apartment is the Shaunghnessy B3 Model at Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors starting at $1,699 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor Place ApartmentsWisteria2BR,1BA$1.78
Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active SeniorsShaunghnessy B32BR,1BA$2.26
Parkview ApartmentsParkview - 2bed2BR,1BA$2.41
716 4th St SE, Unit 2716 4th St SE1BR,1BA$2.21
ReNew Lea HillAsh1BR,1BA$2.48
Legacy Plaza Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
Madison at River's Edge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
Auburn Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
Villas at AuburnA11BR,1BA$2.41
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.27

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Auburn, Auburn, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington including Downtown Auburn, Auburn, and the greater Auburn area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Auburn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Auburn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Auburn is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Auburn is Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown Auburn costs $2,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 25 regular apartments in Downtown Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.