Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, AL from $300 (36 Rentals)

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Avalon Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Park

387 Webster RdAuburn, AL 36832
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Kingston Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Court

351 E Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annex

362 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Chateau Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Apartments

560 N Gay StAuburn, AL 36830
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Post Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Post Apartments

315 Opelika RdAuburn, AL 36830
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Castle Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Castle Apartments

420 E Magnolia AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Grace Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Ridge

826 Grace Ridge DrAuburn, AL 36830
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Haley Commons Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haley Commons Apartments

149 Cox StAuburn, AL 36832
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The Union Auburn
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Union Auburn

900 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36832
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Woodland Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Hills

830 N Donahue DrAuburn, AL 36832
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Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks

316 W Glenn AveAuburn, AL 36830
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Williamsburg Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Place

2037 S College StAuburn, AL 36832
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320 West Mag
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

320 West Mag

320 W Magnolia AveAuburn, AL 36832
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Auburn, AL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, AL

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, AL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Auburn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Auburn$1,860$6191531
South Auburn$2,025$5103366
North Auburn$2,037$5103030

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Timber Trail in the North Auburn neighborhood priced from $745. The Reserve at Opelika in the North Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$745
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$850
Logan SquareC3 Premium Townhome3BR,3BA$875
Courtyard Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$880
The Fairways at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II/IV1BR,1BA$935
The Greens at Auburn I/IIClassic Deluxe II1BR,1BA$935
Summer Wind Apartments1x11BR,1BA$950
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$995
Savannah Square1 BR Downstairs1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, AL

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $0.77 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Flat Model at Creekside of Auburn in the in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood starting from $905. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at Timber Trail starting at $745 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the North Auburn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside of Auburn3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.77
Timber TrailTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.65
The French Quarter2 Bed Townhome2BR,2BA$0.79
The Vue on Ross2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Farmville Lakes Apartments 6051BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
Tree Tops Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.21
The Mill at AuburnB1 Flooring2BR,2BA$0.98
Oakley Cove Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Summer Wind Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.19
The Reserve at Opelika1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Auburn Overview

Dubbed as “The loveliest village on the plains,” Auburn is a town with a lot of heart and soul. Much of Auburn’s activity revolves around Auburn University. It’s a picturesque Southern town with a lot of culture, warm and sunny skies, and natural scenery wherever you go.

Why live in Auburn, AL?

If you love small towns, culture, education, technology, the great outdoors, really nice locals, and sports (or at least a few of those things), then Auburn is the town for you. There are so many great things going on in Auburn from theater, to music concerts, and sports events. In spite of its small size, Auburn has something for everyone. The schools, from elementary to university, are top in the nation. Auburn continues to attract a lot of new business, which in turn keeps the economy steadily growing. Cost of living is relatively low. Auburn is a quiet place to live with a low crime rate.

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Getting Around Auburn, AL

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Auburn is The Reserve at Opelika which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $1,974.

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 2,326 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 $1,008 which is $966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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