Auburn, WA Rent History

123 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,953
1-year change
-2.8%
$-57/mo
5-year change
+20.7%
$335/mo
10-year change
+62.6%
$752/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Auburn

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,199/mo0.0%
2017$1,255/mo+4.7%+4.7%
2018$1,352/mo+7.7%+12.8%
2019$1,411/mo+4.4%+17.7%
2020$1,489/mo+5.5%+24.2%
2021$1,583/mo+6.3%+32.0%
2022$1,751/mo+10.6%+46.0%
2023$1,803/mo+3.0%+50.4%
2024$1,890/mo+4.8%+57.6%
2025$2,006/mo+6.1%+67.3%
2026$1,963/mo-2.1%+63.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Auburn changed since 2016?

Median rent in Auburn, WA was $1,199 in 2016-04 and is $1,953 as of 2026-06 — a change of $754 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 +20.7% ($335 per month). The current median is $1,953.

What has rent in Auburn done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Auburn, WA has changed +62.6% ($752 per month). It is now $1,953.

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

Year over year, median rent in Auburn, WA has decreased -2.8% ($-57/mo). Current median: $1,953.

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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.