Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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Homestead South
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead South

1501 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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DT093 AWS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DT093 AWS

5725 Auburn Way SAuburn, WA 98092
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O St Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

O St Apartments

2952 O St SEAuburn, WA 98002

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Riverfront Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverfront Apartments

1609 8th St NEAuburn, WA 98002
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Gentry Walk
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gentry Walk

12725 SE 312th StAuburn, WA 98092
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630-638 M St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

630-638 M St NE

630-638 M St NEAuburn, WA 98002

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Cheapest Available East Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Auburn area of Auburn, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community priced from $1,269. Sherwood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable East Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath A2A1BR,1BA$1,269
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Windsor Park ApartmentsThe CarlisleStudio,1BA$1,395
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
The Seasons at Lea Hill VillageStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,467

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Auburn, WA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Auburn area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Dimension Auburn On M St in the in the East Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value East Auburn apartment is the Townhouse Model at Noble Court Estates starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the East Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dimension Auburn On M St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Noble Court EstatesTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Pasafino Apartments2x2 Morgan2BR,2BA$2.14
The Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community2 Bed 1 Bath B22BR,1BA$2.45
PromenadeOregano ADA1BR,1BA$2.17
ReNew Lea HillAsh1BR,1BA$2.44
Madison at River's Edge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Auburn, Auburn, WA

Ranked #14

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including East 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 our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Auburn Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in East Auburn is Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community which is listed at $1,269, while the average apartment in East Auburn costs $2,820.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Auburn?

Cheap apartments in East Auburn have an average cost of $1,378 which is $1,442 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Auburn.

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