Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Cedar Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

30819 124th Ave SEAuburn, WA 98092
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The Reserve at Auburn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve at Auburn

1107 A St NEAuburn, WA 98002
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Homestead South
Studio Apartments

Homestead South

1501 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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Park View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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Auburn, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Auburn, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, WA area range in price from $999 to $11,130 with an overall median price of $2,954. The three Auburn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Auburn at $999, South Auburn at $1,295, and Berkshire Glen at $1,380. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Auburn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Auburn$2,352$999102
South Auburn$2,352$1,29593
Berkshire Glen$2,450$1,380124
East Auburn$2,450$1,370138
Green Valley$2,450$1,426111
Lea Hill$2,450$999124
Plateau$2,450$1,370137
Meredith$2,452$1,21596
Christopher$2,605$99922
Downtown Auburn$2,692$99926

Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Auburn, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments in the Lea Hill neighborhood priced from $999. Webster Court Senior Apartments in the Riverview Federal Way neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auburn Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$999
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,099
Meridian Court Senior Affordable ApartmentsA021BR,1BA$1,099
The Reserve at AuburnB12BR,1BA$1,199
Kentbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $2.09 price per square foot 3x2 D1 Model at COPPER GATE in the in the Christopher neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at Willow Park Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the East 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.
COPPER GATE3x2 D13BR,2BA$2.09
Willow Park Apartments2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.83
2306 N St NE2306 N St NE3BR,1BA$2.10
Megan's Court Apartments2bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Arbor Woods ApartmentsClasic 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
PromenadeOregano ADA1BR,1BA$2.09
Country Glen Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.10
Kently Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2.07
STATION BY VINTAGE1x1 A11BR,1BA$2.10
Auburn Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08

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Auburn Overview

The City of Auburn, which is the 15th largest city in Washington, provides a scenic place to live, as well as several notable amenities. The Green River and White River flow through parts of the city, offering picturesque views. Auburn is part of both Pierce and King County, and its location gives residents convenient access to major cities, including Tacoma and Seattle. Cultural, historical, and outdoor amenities offer plenty of places to explore throughout town.

Why live in Auburn, WA?

Auburn is a great place to move to for those looking for a quieter place to live thatÆs close to major cities for work or entertainment. This city has housing prices that are higher than the U.S. average, but there are also plenty of more affordable options. Whether looking for a small studio apartment or larger Auburn apartments with three or more bedrooms, the city has several to choose from.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Auburn, WA

Ranked #33

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Auburn, WA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,380.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?

The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Auburn Court Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $2,954.

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 1,086 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 $1,016 which is $1,938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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