What is the average apartment size in Auburn?

The average size for a Auburn, CA apartment is 858 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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Auburn is $1,865 per month, a 2.88% increase from last years average of $1,813.

What is the average apartment size in Auburn?

The typical apartment in Auburn offers about 858 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Auburn, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Auburn?

In Auburn, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 06, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,865, a 2.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,813.

One-bedroom apartments provide 683 square feet for $1,822, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,880 offer 906 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Auburn, CA

Last updated: April 06, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,865	858 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,822	683 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,880	906 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Auburn, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Auburn, CA have increased by 2.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,813 to $1,865.

Do most people rent or own in Auburn, CA?

2,279 or 38% of the households in Auburn, CA are renter-occupied while 3,776 or 62% are owner-occupied.

How Auburn Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Auburn	$1,865
Los Angeles	$2,736
San Francisco	$3,724
East Bay	$2,661
San Diego	$2,960
Long Beach	$2,672
Sacramento	$1,873
San Jose	$3,120
Oakland	$2,600
Tulare	$1,667
Santa Monica	$3,695
Roseville, CA	$2,299
Folsom, CA	$2,349
Rancho Cordova, CA	$1,860
Citrus Heights, CA	$1,756
Rocklin, CA	$2,200
Carmichael, CA	$1,615
Fair Oaks, CA	$1,838
El Dorado Hills, CA	$2,412
Cameron Park, CA	$1,814
Lincoln, CA	$2,494

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.