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Average Rent in Auburn, AL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Auburn, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,852/mo
▼ 6.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Auburn, AL
Compare average rent across Auburn, AL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn 36832 | $2,282 | $1,900 | 1 | 11 |
| Auburn 36830 | $1,609 | $750 | 9 | 102 |
| Auburn 36801 | $1,574 | $850 | 10 | 59 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Auburn, AL?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Auburn, AL is $1,852 per month across 11 apartment communities and 21 available units. Rents have decreased $131 (6.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Collective At Auburn starting at $1,095/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,852/mo.
Prices range from $1,095 to $2,997 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Auburn, AL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Auburn, AL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Auburn, AL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Collective At Auburn | $1,095/mo | $1,095/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| The Reserve at Opelika | $1,099/mo | $1,099/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Tree Tops Apartment Homes | $1,235/mo | $1,235/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Grayton on Dean | $1,425/mo | $1,425/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Auburn Realty | $1,500/mo | $1,620/mo | 5 | 2.6 |
| 1322 North | $1,550/mo | $1,583/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Number One Properties | $1,900/mo | $2,100/mo | 3 | 5 |
Google Search Trends for Auburn, AL Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Auburn, AL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$74,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,852/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,095/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Auburn, AL is $56,123 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Auburn, AL
Overall prices in Auburn, AL runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 87.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Auburn, AL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,852 |
| Utilities | $247 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $588 |
| Healthcare | $287 |
| Other goods and services | $459 |
| Estimated total | $3,942/mo |
Population
78,738
Median household income
$56,123
Census median rent
$1,034/mo
Rent as % of income
40.2%
Median age
25.6
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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