
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $900 (8 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Auburn area of Auburn.


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Downtown Auburn, Auburn, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Auburn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,576 | $1,370 | $1,945 |
Downtown Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $999 | $2,450 |
Downtown Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,250 | $2,675 |
Downtown Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,156 | $2,645 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA.
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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 Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments priced from $999. The Reserve at Auburn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
The Reserve at Auburn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Auburn Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,370 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Auburn, WA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Auburn area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2 5th St NW Model at 2 5th St NW in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Downtown Auburn apartment is the B3 Model at The Reserve at Auburn starting at $1,477 with a $1.96 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2 5th St NW | 2 5th St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
The Reserve at Auburn | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
ReNew Lea Hill | Pine | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Legacy Plaza Senior Living Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Auburn Landing Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Parkview Apartments | Parkview - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
The Gardens Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Villas at Auburn | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Trek | The Playground Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Auburn, Auburn, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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!
Getting Around the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood in Auburn, WA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Auburn is Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Downtown Auburn costs $2,692.
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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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