
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $799 (35 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Forest Hills

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The Pines

Lakeside Gardens

Woodlake Reserve

Forest Glen Apartments

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Trails at Southpoint Glen

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Triangle Place

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The Churchill

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Alexander Crossing

Emory Woods

Avon Crossings

The Berkeley At Southpoint

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Auburn, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auburn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,029 | $799 | $1,558 |
| Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $1,004 | $2,385 |
| Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,039 | $2,507 |
| Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,189 | $3,327 |
| Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,559 | $1,690 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auburn area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $799. Lakeside Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $799 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,025 |
| Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR, 1BA | $1,030 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Noble | 2BR, 2BA | $1,039 |
| Emerald Place | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,061 |
| Pine Ridge | The Brightleaf 655 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,094 |
| Audubon Lake | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,096 |
| Southpoint Glen | Dogwood | 1BR, 1BA | $1,135 |
| 54 Station | North | 1BR, 1BA | $1,141 |
| TRELLIS DURHAM RTP Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, NC
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the The Dogwood Townhome Model at Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments in the South Durham neighborhood starting at $1,695 with a $1.37 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Woods | 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments | The Dogwood Townhome | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Classic | 2BR, 2.5BA | $1.20 |
| Triangle Place | The Juniper Renovated | 2BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| LYV Woodcroft at Southpoint | B1R | 2BR, 2BA | $1.28 |
| Greens of Pine Glen Apartments | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.42 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Noble | 2BR, 2BA | $1.11 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.34 |
| Avon Crossings | Two Bed and One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.49 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Auburn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auburn is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Lakeside Gardens which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $1,385.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 122 regular apartments in 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 Auburn?
Cheap apartments in Auburn have an average cost of $758 which is $627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.
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