Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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Aspen Meadows Apartment Homes
$1,365 - $1,695
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aspen Meadows Apartment Homes

402 21st 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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O St Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

O St Apartments

2952 O St SEAuburn, WA 98002

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Pacific Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Apartments

505 4th Ave SEPacific, WA 98047
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Cheapest Available South Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Auburn area of Auburn, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sherwood Gardens priced from $1,299. Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable South Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood Gardens1 Bed, 1.00 Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Estates at Hillside Gardens Affordable Senior Community1 Bed 1 Bath A2A1BR,1BA$1,325
Sierra Meadows IIRegular one bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Aspen Meadows Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Mill Pond ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, WA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Auburn 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 South Auburn apartment is the SANDSTONE Model at Cobble Court starting at $2,050 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Jovita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Auburn 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
Cobble CourtSANDSTONE3BR,2BA$1.84
Willow Park Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.68
214 Portland Ct SW214 Portland Ct SW2BR,1BA$1.95
Megan's Court Apartments2bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.87
Pacifica Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
The Gardens Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.04
102 Tacoma Blvd S102 Tacoma Blvd S2BR,1BA$1.95
Belara at LakelandPrimo Renovated1BR,1BA$2.30
Aspen Meadows Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Auburn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Auburn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Auburn is under $1,599.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Auburn is Sherwood Gardens which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in South Auburn costs $2,145.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 9 regular apartments in South 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 South Auburn?

Cheap apartments in South Auburn have an average cost of $178 which is $1,967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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