
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL from $300 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Auburn area of Auburn.


Shepherds Cove Apartments

The Fairways at Auburn I/II

The Greens at Auburn I/II

393 Sanders St

Oakley Cove Apartments

340 E Thach Ave, Unit Upstairs
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Woodbend Apartments

The Reserve at Opelika

Courtyard Apartments

1102 N 1st St

Pinehurst Villas Apartments

Tree Tops Apartments
South Auburn, Auburn, AL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Auburn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,349 | $1,875 |
South Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $785 | $4,294 |
South Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $745 | $2,160 |
South Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $599 | $2,765 |
South Auburn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $545 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Auburn Neighborhood of Auburn, AL.
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Cheapest Available South Auburn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Auburn area of Auburn, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Timber Trail priced from $745. Woodbend Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable South Auburn apartments for rent in Auburn, AL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Timber Trail | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Courtyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
The Greens at Auburn I/II | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
The Fairways at Auburn I/II | Classic Deluxe II/IV | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Pinehurst Villas Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Savannah Square | 1 BR Upstairs w/ Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Oakley Cove Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Auburn, AL
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South 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 South Auburn apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Creekside of Auburn | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,3BA | $0.77 |
Timber Trail | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Colonial Arms Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
The French Quarter | 2 Bed Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Arbor Place | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Oakley Cove Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Mill at Auburn | B1 Flooring | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Pinehurst Villas Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Reserve at Opelika | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Woodbend Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Auburn, Auburn, AL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Auburn Neighborhood in Auburn, AL
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in South Auburn is Woodbend Apartments which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in South Auburn costs $5,750.
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 47 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 $1,534 which is $4,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Auburn.
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