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Average Rent in Auburn, WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Auburn, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,970/mo
Lowest Available
$1,567/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
35
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Auburn, WA
Compare average rent across Auburn, WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn 98092 | $2,014 | $1,567 | 1 | 27 |
| Auburn 98047 | $1,870 | $1,619 | 1 | 6 |
| Auburn 98003 | $1,668 | $1,655 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Auburn, WA?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Auburn, WA is $1,970 per month across 3 apartment communities and 35 available units.
The most affordable option is Belara at Lakeland Apartments starting at $1,567/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,706/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,060/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,367/mo.
Prices range from $1,567 to $2,551 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Auburn, WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Auburn, WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belara at Lakeland Apartments | $1,567/mo | $2,014/mo | 27 | 3.3 |
| Cobble Court | $1,619/mo | $1,870/mo | 6 | 3.5 |
| Argyle Apartment Homes | $1,655/mo | $1,668/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Auburn, WA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Auburn, WA
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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
$79,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,970/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,567/mo), you need to earn at least $63,000/year.
Cost of living in Auburn, WA
We only have live rent data for Auburn, WA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,970 |
| Estimated total | $1,970/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Auburn, WA Apartments
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