Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, WA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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Homestead South
Studio Apartments

Homestead South

1501 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Apartments

505 4th Ave SEPacific, WA 98047
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South Auburn, Auburn, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Auburn area of Auburn, WA is a Studio unit found at Windsor Park Apartments priced from $1,375. RAINIER VISTA SENIOR APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,409. Here are the most affordable South Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windsor Park ApartmentsThe CarlisleStudio,1BA$1,375
RAINIER VISTA SENIOR APARTMENTS1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,409
Mill Pond ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The Seasons at Lea Hill VillageStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,504
Megan's Court Apartments2bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, WA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Auburn area is the $2.24 price per square foot 3x2-1160 Model at Sundance in the in the Jovita neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value South Auburn apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 1602 B St SE Auburn, WA 98002 starting at $1,795 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Lakeland 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.
Sundance3x2-11603BR,2BA$2.24
1602 B St SE Auburn, WA 980022BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.99
Edgewood Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
The Lodge at Peasley Canyon2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Megan's Court Apartments2bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.78
SUNDANCER2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.94
WatermarkKitsap1BR,1BA$2.20
Belara at LakelandPrimo Renovated1BR,1BA$2.30
Mill Pond ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.71
RAINIER VISTA SENIOR APARTMENTS1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.70

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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.

Getting Around the South Auburn Neighborhood in Auburn, WA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,707.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Auburn is RAINIER VISTA SENIOR APARTMENTS which is listed at $1,409, while the average apartment in South Auburn costs $2,402.

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 72 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 $1,150 which is $1,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.

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