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

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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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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 The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior Living 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
The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior LivingLakeland A2A1BR,1BA$999
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,099
Divine Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Auburn, WA

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Auburn area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Dimension Auburn On M St in the in the East Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Downtown Auburn apartment is the Pine Model at ReNew Lea Hill starting at $1,645 with a $2.19 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.
Dimension Auburn On M St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.80
ReNew Lea HillPine1BR,1BA$2.19
Riverfront Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Parkview ApartmentsParkview - 2bed2BR,1BA$2.48
Legacy Plaza Senior Living Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Madison at River's Edge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Villas at AuburnA31BR,1BA$2.76
12 D St NW, Unit 412 D St NW1BR,1BA$2.17
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$2.52
The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior LivingLakeland A11BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Auburn, Auburn, WA

Ranked #17

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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!

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Auburn Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Auburn?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Auburn is at Divine Court listed at $1,392.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Auburn Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Auburn Apartment is $999 at The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Auburn Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Auburn is starting from $1,050 at The Reserve at Auburn 55+ Active Senior Living.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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