Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $999 (8 Rentals)

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905 18th St NE, Unit A

905 18th St NE
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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. Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999
Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active SeniorsRiverpoint B12BR,1BA$1,199
Lobdell ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Auburn, WA

As of September 10, 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 Pine Model at ReNew Lea Hill starting at $1,699 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Lea Hill 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
ReNew Lea HillPine1BR,1BA$2.27
Parkview ApartmentsParkview - 2bed2BR,1BA$2.41
Legacy Plaza Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Villas at AuburnA31BR,1BA$2.88
Auburn Landings Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.52
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA81BR,1BA$2.56
Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active SeniorsLakeland A11BR,1BA$2.37
TrekThe River1BR,1BA$3.28
Lobdell Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26

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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!

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 $1,711.

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 $1,763.

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 20 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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