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Auburn

Pop. 26,285·105th most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for Auburn, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.3%
vs US Median
-$540
Rising (Monthly)
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Auburn · $1,425
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,425/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$51,052/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
$830
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Auburn, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,285
Median income
$51,052
Median age
41.1
Renters
51.4%
Age distribution
19%
22.3%
23.6%
13.6%
21.6%
Under 1819%
18–3422.3%
35–5423.6%
55–6413.6%
65+21.6%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
81.9%
White81.9%
Black6.8%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian0.5%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
12.8%
31.6%
34.5%
21%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma31.6%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+21%
Housing tenure
48.6%
51.4%
Owner48.6%
Renter51.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Auburn, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,076 → $51,052
up 15.8%
Population
26,913 → 26,285
down 2.3%
Renter share
53.9% → 51.4%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.2% → 21%
+1.8 pts
Median age
39.9 → 41.1
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $51,052 today, compared with $44,076 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 26,913 to 26,285 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 51.4% of households rent today, against 53.9% in 2021.

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Auburn rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Auburn, NY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Auburn is $1,425/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,380/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($51,052/yr), Auburn ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Auburn an affordable city for renters?

Auburn is considered moderate for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($51,052/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 $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,425/mo in Auburn. The local median household income is $51,052/yr, meaning the typical Auburn household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Auburn?

Rent in Auburn has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Auburn rent compare to other cities in New York?

Auburn is one of the more affordable cities in New York for rent, ranking #105 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,425/mo.

What percentage of Auburn residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.4% of Auburn households are renters, while 48.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Auburn has a strong rental market.

How does Auburn rent compare to the national average?

Auburn's median rent of $1,425/mo is $540 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #105 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~33% of Auburn's median household income ($51,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Auburn 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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