Cheap Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA from $800 (25 Rentals)

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Cedar Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

30819 124th Ave SEAuburn, WA 98092
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Homestead South
Studio Apartments

Homestead South

1501 31st St SEAuburn, WA 98002
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DT093 AWS
1 Bedroom Apartments

DT093 AWS

5725 Auburn Way SAuburn, WA 98092
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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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Haven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven

25426 98th Ave SEKent, 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: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Auburn, WA area range in price from $976 to $13,292 with an overall median price of $2,390. The three Auburn neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Riverwalk at $1,300, Stuck at $1,300, and Lakeland at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Auburn Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverwalk$1,999$1,300457
Stuck$1,999$1,300359
Lakeland$2,000$1,300653
Southeast Auburn$2,004$1,300633
Berkshire Glen$2,352$1,3451414
East Auburn$2,352$1,3001551
Green Valley$2,352$1,4501113
Lea Hill$2,352$9991337
North Auburn$2,352$9991592
Plateau$2,352$1,3001520

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. The Reserve at Auburn in the Downtown Auburn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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
The Reserve at AuburnA11BR,1BA$1,050
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,099
Fully Remodeled Great 2 bedroom apartment 0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,248

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, WA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.73 price per square foot 26730 138th Pl SE Model at 26730 138th Pl SE in the in the Outlying Issaquah neighborhood starting from $5,990. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the 28121 128th Ct SE Model at 28121 128th Ct SE starting at $3,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Lea Hill 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.
26730 138th Pl SE26730 138th Pl SE5BR,3.5BA$1.73
28121 128th Ct SE28121 128th Ct SE4BR,2BA$1.67
Stratford ArmsAshford2BR,2BA$1.64
2 Bed 1.5 bath Large Townhome With Garage 2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.78
108 Kensington Ave S, Unit 7108 Kensington Ave S2BR,1BA$1.74
Large Top floor 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Apartment i2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.72
Megan's Court Apartments2bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.78
The Arbors in Pacific2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
DT093 AWS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
The Reserve at AuburnA11BR,1BA$1.91

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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 $1,395.

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 $2,390.

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 9,295 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 $1,066 which is $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.

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