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Average Rent in Auburn Hills, MI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Auburn Hills, MI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,722/mo
▲ +5.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$896/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
11
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Auburn Hills, MI
Compare average rent across Auburn Hills, MI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Farms | $2,942 | $1,550 | 2 | 29 |
| Clinton River Valley | $2,631 | $1,640 | 3 | 37 |
| Auburn Hills 48326 | $2,123 | $1,045 | 5 | 26 |
| Elizabeth Lake | $1,130 | $872 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Auburn Hills, MI?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Auburn Hills, MI is $1,722 per month across 7 apartment communities and 11 available units. Rents have increased $120 (5.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Rivers Edge Apartments starting at $896/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,722/mo.
Prices range from $896 to $2,275 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Auburn Hills, MI Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Auburn Hills, MI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Auburn Hills, MI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Edge Apartments | $896/mo | $896/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Meadows of Auburn Hills | $1,045/mo | $1,045/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
| The Edge at Oakland | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Rochester Club Apartments | $1,550/mo | $1,550/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Fountain Circle Apartment Homes | $1,699/mo | $1,724/mo | 2 | 4.8 |
| Legacy Rochester Hills Apartments | $2,010/mo | $2,143/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| Five Points Apartments | $2,078/mo | $2,106/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Auburn Hills, MI Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Auburn Hills, MI
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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
$69,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,722/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($896/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Auburn Hills, MI is $78,727 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Auburn Hills, MI
Overall prices in Auburn Hills, MI runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, 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 Hills, MI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,722 |
| Utilities | $400 |
| Groceries | $529 |
| Transportation | $954 |
| Healthcare | $466 |
| Other goods and services | $745 |
| Estimated total | $4,816/mo |
Population
24,911
Median household income
$78,727
Census median rent
$1,411/mo
Rent as % of income
26.0%
Median age
36.2
Mean commute
23 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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