What is the average apartment size in Auburn?

The average size for a Auburn, WA apartment is 852 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Auburn is $1,880 per month, a 1% increase from last years average of $1,861.

What is the average apartment size in Auburn?

The typical apartment in Auburn offers about 852 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Auburn, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Auburn ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Auburn?

In Auburn, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Auburn is $1,880, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,861.

One-bedroom apartments provide 670 square feet for $1,657, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,952 offer 944 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,184 sq ft) for $2,472, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Auburn, WA

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,880	852 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,657	670 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,952	944 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,472	1,184 sq. ft.

Auburn, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Auburn, WA have increased by 1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,861 to $1,880.

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

The largest share of rentals in Auburn, WA (59%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Auburn, WA?

11,981 or 39% of the households in Auburn, WA are renter-occupied while 18,412 or 61% are owner-occupied.

How Auburn Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Auburn	$1,880
Seattle	$2,254
Pullman	$1,435
Tacoma	$1,787
Vancouver	$1,784
Spokane	$1,430
Everett	$1,889
Bellevue	$2,779
Spokane Valley	$1,431
Kent	$1,941
Renton	$2,165
Federal Way	$1,859
Puyallup	$2,077
Lakewood	$1,666
Issaquah, WA	$2,858
Burien, WA	$1,919
SeaTac, WA	$1,886
Fife, WA	$1,852
Gig Harbor, WA	$2,250
Tukwila, WA	$1,920
Des Moines, WA	$1,769

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.