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Auburn

Pop. 8,711·8th most expensive in Georgia·Rental market data updated monthly for Auburn, GA
Median rent (all units)
$2,391/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$429
Rising (Monthly)
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Auburn · $2,391
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,391/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$96,000/yr
Local median income
$77,034/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Auburn's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,110
3 BR
$2,540
4 BR+
$3,060
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,110/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,391 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,692/yr
At $2,391/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Auburn, GA is majority owner-occupied, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,711
Median income
$77,034
Median age
34.7
Renters
22.3%
Age distribution
23.8%
26.8%
28.6%
Under 1823.8%
18–3426.8%
35–5428.6%
55–6411.1%
65+9.8%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
61.5%
18.6%
White61.5%
Black10.7%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian8.8%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
14.8%
35.1%
31.3%
18.8%
No HS diploma14.8%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
77.7%
22.3%
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Auburn, GA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,551 → $77,034
up 15.8%
Population
7,424 → 8,711
up 17.3%
Renter share
22.7% → 22.3%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
13% → 18.8%
+5.8 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.7
+0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $66,551 to $77,034 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.8% shift. Census counts show Auburn, GA adding about 1,287 residents over the five-year window, up 17.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 13% to 18.8% across the same window.

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At $2,391/mo, how Auburn rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Auburn rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Auburn. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Auburn, GA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Auburn is $2,391/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,540/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($77,034/yr), Auburn ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Auburn an affordable city for renters?

Auburn is considered moderate for renters. At $2,391/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($77,034/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Auburn slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Auburn?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,391/mo in Auburn. The local median household income is $77,034/yr, meaning the typical Auburn household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Auburn?

Rent in Auburn has increased 4.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Auburn rent compare to other cities in Georgia?

Auburn is one of the pricier cities in Georgia for rent, ranking #8 out of 133 tracked cities at $2,391/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Auburn?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Auburn ($2,391/mo): Winder ($2,068/mo), Bethlehem ($2,070/mo), Hoschton ($2,218/mo).

What percentage of Auburn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.3% of Auburn households are renters, while 77.7% are owner-occupied. Auburn leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?

Auburn's median rent of $2,391/mo is $429 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Georgia, it ranks #8 out of 133 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,391/mo, rent takes ~37% of Auburn's median household income ($77,034/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Auburn 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.99%
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