
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $1,100 (49 Rentals)
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Divine Court

Madison at River's Edge Apartments

Legacy Plaza Senior Living

ReNew Lea Hill

Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments

Auburn Landings Apartments

Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors

Maple Lane Estates
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2201 I St NE

1402 22nd St NE

425 H St NE

12 5th St NW

The Ames

The Buena Vista Apartments

506 1st St SW

The 122 Building

Sierra Vista Apartments
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802 22st St NE

Taylor Court Apartments

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1114 NE 22nd St

Brickwood Apartments

Pinehurst Manor

1002 10th St NE

308 Park Ave

Briarwood Apartments
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Parkview Apartments

Villas at Auburn

The Verge

Dimension Auburn On M St

Merrill Gardens at Auburn

717 A St NE

The Park at Auburn

Illahee Apartments

Auburn Manor Apartments
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Auburn Court Apartments

710 Henry Rd

207 D St SE

Gustaves Manor

102 D St SW

511 M St NE

Lobdell Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

630-638 M St NE
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705-708 F Pl NE

Wayland Arms

Claree Apartments

1206 Harvey Rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,636 | $1,495 | $1,719 |
| Downtown Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,299 | $2,720 |
| Downtown Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,399 | $4,620 |
| Downtown Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $2,645 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 49 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 2 Beds unit found at Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors priced from $1,199. Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors | Riverpoint B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Parkview Apartments | Parkview - 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Divine Court | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Auburn Landings Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Villas at Auburn | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Villa Sienna Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Arbor Place Apartments | Wisteria | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| ReNew Lea Hill | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1,608 |
| The Verge | Open One A7 Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,626 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Auburn, WA
As of July 27, 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 B4 Model at Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors starting at $1,999 with a $2.61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Place Apartments | Wisteria | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Reserve at Auburn for 55+ Active Seniors | Shaunghnessy B4 | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Parkview Apartments | Parkview - 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| ReNew Lea Hill | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Villa Sienna Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Madison at River's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Legacy Plaza Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Auburn Landings Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Villas at Auburn | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
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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 $1,626.
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 $1,299, while the average apartment in Downtown Auburn costs $2,722.
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 27 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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