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 $1,395. 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$1,395
The Gardens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,425
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior CommunityStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plateau, WA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plateau area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 bed 1 bath Model at EJ Square II in the in the East Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Plateau apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Clearwater Ridge Apartments starting at $1,499 with a $2.22 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.
EJ Square II2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.29
Clearwater Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
The Gardens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior CommunityStudio 1 Bath S1Studio ,1BA$3.30
Windsor Park ApartmentsThe CarlisleStudio ,1BA$2.88

Getting Around the Plateau Neighborhood in Auburn, WA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Plateau?

The cheapest apartment in Plateau is Sherwood Gardens which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Plateau costs $2,255.

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

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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.