What is the average apartment size in Auburn?

The average size for a Auburn, AL apartment is 1,046 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Auburn?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Auburn is $2,018 per month, a 11.22% increase from last years average of $1,815.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Auburn?

In Auburn, studios rent for $948 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,239 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,620 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,445 per month

What is the average apartment size in Auburn?

The typical apartment in Auburn offers about 1,046 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Auburn?

Studio apartments in Auburn average 451 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 644 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,017 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,318 sq. ft.

Auburn, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Auburn?

The typical rent budget in Auburn ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 31% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Auburn?

In Auburn, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $2,018, a 11.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,815.

Studio Apartments at $948 offer the most budget-friendly option with 451 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 644 square feet for $1,239, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,620 offer 1,017 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,318 sq ft) for $2,445, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Auburn, AL

Last updated: May 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,018	1,046 sq. ft.
Studio	$948	451 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,239	644 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,620	1,017 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,445	1,318 sq. ft.

Auburn, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Auburn, AL have increased by 11.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,815 to $2,018.

What's the typical rent budget in Auburn, AL?

The largest share of rentals in Auburn, AL (31%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Auburn, AL?

14,161 or 47% of the households in Auburn, AL are renter-occupied while 16,013 or 53% are owner-occupied.

How Auburn Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Auburn	$2,018
Birmingham	$1,362
Huntsville	$1,252
Madison	$1,360
Mobile	$1,181
Bessemer	$977
Montgomery	$1,084
Tuscaloosa	$1,490
Hoover	$1,294
Vestavia Hills	$1,573
Homewood	$1,384
Columbus, GA	$1,208
LaGrange, GA	$1,352
Opelika, AL	$1,396
Phenix City, AL	$1,171
Fortson, GA	$1,718

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Auburn apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.