Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Plateau Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)

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2929-2939 R St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2929-2939 R St

2929-2939 R StAuburn, WA 98002

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2934 O St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2934 O St SE

2934 O St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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1518 31st St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

1518 31st St SE

1518 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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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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Illahee Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Illahee Apartments

105 N St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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Cheapest Available Plateau Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Plateau area of Auburn, WA is a Studio unit found at Windsor Park Apartments priced from $1,295. Sherwood Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable Plateau apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Park ApartmentsThe CarlisleStudio,1BA$1,295
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath A2A1BR,1BA$1,350
The Gardens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,425
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plateau, WA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plateau area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at Willow Park Apartments in the in the East Auburn neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Plateau apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Clearwater Ridge Apartments starting at $1,520 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the East Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Plateau apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Park Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.68
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
The Gardens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$3.11
Windsor Park ApartmentsThe CarlisleStudio ,1BA$2.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plateau Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Plateau?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Plateau is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plateau?

The cheapest apartment in Plateau is Sherwood Gardens which is listed at $1,349, while the average apartment in Plateau costs $2,087.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Plateau?

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 7 regular apartments in Plateau that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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