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Average Rent in Auburn 36801 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Auburn 36801, Auburn, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,609/mo
▼ 3.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$945/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
37
available now
Auburn 36801 vs Auburn, AL Average
Auburn 36801 is cheaper the Auburn, AL average by $31/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,640/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Auburn 36801?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Auburn 36801 is $1,609 per month across 7 apartment communities and 37 available units. Rents have decreased $53 (3.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Courtyard Apartments starting at $945/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,609/mo.
Prices range from $945 to $2,263 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Auburn 36801 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Auburn 36801
Rent Prices by Apartment in Auburn 36801
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Apartments | $945/mo | $960/mo | 2 | 3.6 |
| The Reserve at Opelika | $965/mo | $980/mo | 2 | 3.7 |
| Tree Tops Apartment Homes | $1,165/mo | $1,165/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Paces at the Estates Apartments | $1,275/mo | $1,441/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| Crossings of Opelika,The | $1,588/mo | $1,588/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Parc at Opelika Apartments | $1,610/mo | $1,628/mo | 17 | 4.6 |
| The Taylor at Opelika | $1,998/mo | $2,072/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Auburn 36801 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Auburn 36801
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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
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,609/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($945/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Auburn 36801 is $56,123 , about 27% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Auburn 36801
Overall prices in Auburn 36801 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 36801's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,609 |
| Utilities | $247 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $588 |
| Healthcare | $287 |
| Other goods and services | $459 |
| Estimated total | $3,699/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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