
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $700 (40 Rentals)
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Vivo Living Forest Hills

Emerald Place

Pine Ridge

Triangle Place

The Pines

Triangle Park Apartments

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The Sawyer

Woodlake Reserve

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Audubon Lake

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Encore at the Park

Southpoint Glen

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Emory Woods
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54 Station

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Greens of Pine Glen Apartments

Park Ridge Estates

Lodge at Southpoint

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Elevate the Park

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Alexander Crossing

Balfour West

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SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

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The Churchill

Bentley Ridge
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Lochridge

Heights at Meridian

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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 | $940 | $799 | $1,647 |
| Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $881 | $3,801 |
| Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $1,040 | $2,552 |
| Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,373 | $3,798 |
| Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,690 | $1,722 |
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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. Emerald Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $836. Here are the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Forest Hills | STDO - Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Emerald Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $836 |
| Pine Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $881 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| The Pines | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Bentley Ridge | The Brightleaf 535 | 1BR,1BA | $961 |
| The Sawyer | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, NC
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.05 price per square foot The Trinity 1800 Model at Lochridge in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME Model at Emory Woods starting at $1,803 with a $1.39 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochridge | The Trinity 1800 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Emory Woods | 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH TOWNHOME | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Balfour West | 2 Bedroom Townhome Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Sawyer | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Greens of Pine Glen Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Woodland Creek Townhomes and Apartments | The Longleaf Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Encore at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Triangle Place | The Willow Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Lakeside Gardens | One Bed and One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Fox Chase | The Brightleaf 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Pine Ridge which is listed at $881, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $1,690.
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 84 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 $849 which is $841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
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