
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, CA from $900 (7 Rentals)
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256 Racetrack St
Auburn, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auburn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Auburn Studio Apartments | $2,493 | $1,400 | $4,630 |
Cheap Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $1,395 | $6,260 |
Cheap Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,454 | $1,650 | $6,880 |
Cheap Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, CA 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Lariat Ranch | $2,112 | $1,395 | 17 |
Country Club Estates | $2,125 | $1,400 | 12 |
Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, CA is a Studio unit found at Almond Heights in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,450. Crest View Apartments in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Almond Heights | 135 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Crest View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Auburn Ravine Terrace - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | One Bedroom Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,751 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, CA
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Ridge Apartments in the in the Lariat Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the Two Bedroom - One Bath Townhouse Model at Persimmon Terrace Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Lariat Ranch 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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The Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Persimmon Terrace Apartments | Two Bedroom - One Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Foothill Terrace Apartments | Gold | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Lincoln Heights Apartments | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Crest View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Auburn Ravine Terrace - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
Almond Heights | 135 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
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Getting Around Auburn, CA
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auburn Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Crest View Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $2,118.
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 8 regular apartments in Auburn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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