Auburn, WA Rent History

126 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,032
1-year change
+3.8%
$74/mo
5-year change
+23.2%
$383/mo
10-year change
+67.5%
$819/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Auburn

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,201/mo—0.0%
2017$1,259/mo+4.8%+4.8%
2018$1,353/mo+7.5%+12.7%
2019$1,413/mo+4.4%+17.7%
2020$1,489/mo+5.4%+24.0%
2021$1,582/mo+6.2%+31.7%
2022$1,751/mo+10.7%+45.8%
2023$1,805/mo+3.1%+50.3%
2024$1,891/mo+4.8%+57.5%
2025$1,964/mo+3.9%+63.5%
2026$1,969/mo+0.3%+63.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Auburn changed since 2016?

Median rent in Auburn, WA was $1,201 in 2016-04 and is $2,032 as of 2026-09 — a change of $831 per month over 10 years.

How much has Auburn rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Auburn, WA has changed +23.2% ($383 per month). The current median is $2,032.

What has rent in Auburn done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Auburn, WA has changed +67.5% ($819 per month). It is now $2,032.

Is rent in Auburn going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Auburn, WA has increased +3.8% ($74/mo). Current median: $2,032.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.