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Average Rent in Auburn 36830 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Auburn 36830, Auburn, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,544/mo
▼ 7.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,035/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
6
available now
Auburn 36830 vs Auburn, AL Average
Auburn 36830 is more expensive the Auburn, AL average by $904/mo (55%). The citywide average is $1,640/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Auburn 36830?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Auburn 36830 is $2,544 per month across 4 apartment communities and 6 available units. Rents have decreased $132 (7.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Midtown Auburn starting at $1,035/mo. By unit type, a 4-bedroom averages $2,544/mo.
Prices range from $1,035 to $3,596 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Auburn 36830 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Auburn 36830
Rent Prices by Apartment in Auburn 36830
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Auburn | $1,035/mo | $1,035/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| The Collective At Auburn | $1,035/mo | $1,035/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Auburn Realty | $3,200/mo | $3,200/mo | 3 | 2.6 |
| Creekside of Auburn | $3,596/mo | $3,596/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
Google Search Trends for Auburn 36830 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Auburn 36830
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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
$102,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,544/mo.
Comfortable income
$122,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,035/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Auburn 36830 is $56,123 , about 54% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Auburn 36830
Overall prices in Auburn 36830 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 36830's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,544 |
| Utilities | $247 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $588 |
| Healthcare | $287 |
| Other goods and services | $459 |
| Estimated total | $4,634/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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