Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeland Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)

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Homestead South
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead South

1501 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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Belara at Lakeland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belara at Lakeland

6170 Terrace View Ln SEAuburn, WA 98092

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Pacific Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Apartments

505 4th Ave SEPacific, WA 98047
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116 Tacoma Blvd S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Tacoma Blvd S

116 Tacoma Blvd SPacific, WA 98047

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Lakeland, Auburn, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeland area of Auburn, WA is a Studio unit found at Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community priced from $1,199. Sierra Meadows II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Lakeland apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior CommunityStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,199
Sierra Meadows IIRegular one bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Aspen Meadows Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Mill Pond ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Windsor Park ApartmentsThe CarlisleStudio,1BA$1,375
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1,399
Megan's Court Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1,495
The Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,560
Refreshed 2 bed 1 bath in the City of Pacific! Easy to Tour! (close to trails!)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeland, WA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeland area is the $1.76 price per square foot 1825 C Pl SE Model at 1825 C Pl SE, Unit Duplex in the in the Lakeland neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Lakeland apartment is the Upper Rambler Model at Noble Court Estates starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the East Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1825 C Pl SE, Unit Duplex1825 C Pl SE2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Noble Court EstatesUpper Rambler2BR,2BA$1.75
Cobble CourtMARBLE3BR,1BA$2.09
Refreshed 2 bed 1 bath in the City of Pacific! Easy to Tour! (close to trails!)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.81
Pacifica Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.16
2962 O St SE, Unit 2962 O St SE Unit A2962 O St SE2BR,1BA$1.94
Palermo At LakelandCafe1BR,1BA$2.28
Aspen Meadows Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.31
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$2.36

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Lakeland, Auburn, WA

Ranked #14

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakeland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeland is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeland?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeland is Sherwood Gardens which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Lakeland costs $2,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeland?

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 11 regular apartments in Lakeland 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 Lakeland?

Cheap apartments in Lakeland have an average cost of $166 which is $1,969 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeland.

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