Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC from $800 (6 Rentals)
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Auburn, Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auburn?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Auburn Studio Apartments | $1,136 | $850 | $1,598 |
Auburn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $1,007 | $2,424 |
Auburn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,275 | $4,411 |
Auburn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,496 | $3,210 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Auburn Neighborhood of Durham, NC.
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Cheapest Available Auburn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auburn area of Durham, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Forest Hills priced from $850. Triangle Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable Auburn apartments for rent in Durham, NC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Forest Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Triangle Place | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Legacy at Meridian Apartments | Summerville | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auburn, NC
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Auburn area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Village at Auburn Apartments in the in the South Durham neighborhood starting from $1,513. The second greatest value Auburn apartment is the The Juniper Renovated Model at Triangle Place starting at $1,375 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the South Durham 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 Village at Auburn Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Triangle Place | The Juniper Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Elevate the Park | The Durham | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
The Churchill | B1 RENOVATED | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Woodland Creek Apartments | The Maple Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
The Berkeley At Southpoint | One bedroom / One bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Heights at Meridian | 1A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Cortland at RTP | Cameron | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Cortland Research Park | Amberly | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Woodlake Reserve | Bennett | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 $1,277.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auburn?
The cheapest apartment in Auburn is Triangle Place which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Auburn costs $1,764.
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 51 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 $501 which is $1,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Auburn.
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