
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (22 Rentals)
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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 |
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Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $835 | $1,436 |
Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $650 | $3,689 |
Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,173 | $3,990 |
Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,402 | $7,250 |
Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 22 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 $810. Bentley Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Bentley Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
The Pines | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $961 |
Woodlake Reserve | Brightleaf | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, NC
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.29 price per square foot Raritan Model at Braxton Townhomes in the in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the Pine Model at Forest Glen Apartments starting at $1,810 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South Durham neighborhood. 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. |
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Braxton Townhomes | Raritan | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
Forest Glen Apartments | Pine | 4BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Lochridge | The Eno 1250 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
Sutton Station | The Duke 1211 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Encore at the Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
The Sawyer | B1 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Highgate Townhomes | The Eno 1025 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Emory Woods | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH (1020 SF) | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Woodland Creek Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Falls Pointe at the Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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 $1,112.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Bentley Ridge which is listed at $947, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $1,880.
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 27 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 $763 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.
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