Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Auburn, WA

Discover affordable housing in Auburn where there are 41+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

6423 Rebecca Ct SE

6423 Rebecca Ct SE, Auburn, Washington 98092

bed 4
payment $3300/mo.

2208 69th Ct SE

2208 69th Ct SE, Auburn, Washington 98092

bed 4
payment $3300/mo.

2326 57th St SE

2326 57th St SE, Auburn, Washington 98092

bed 3
payment $2995/mo.

6629 Elizabeth Loop SE

6629 Elizabeth Loop SE, Auburn, Washington 98092

bed 4
payment $3250/mo.

Meadows on Lea Hill

12525 SE 312th Street, Auburn, Washington 98092

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accessibility Accessible

Cedar Ridge Apartments

30819 124th Ave SE, Auburn, Washington 98092

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accessibility Accessible

Seasons

12722 SE 312th St, Auburn, Washington 98092

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Copper Gate

4750 Auburn Way N., Auburn, Washington 98002

bed 1-4
payment $1272-1956/mo.

White River Garden

205 E Main St, Auburn, Washington 98002

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accessibility Accessible

Watermark Apartments

31655 Military Rd, Auburn, Washington 98001

bed 1-4
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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Colonial Village

2022 I St NE, Auburn, Washington 98002

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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Wesley Homes Lea Hill

32049 109th Pl SE, Auburn, Washington 98092

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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Auburn Meadows Senior Community

945 22nd St NE, Auburn, Washington 98002

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real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Green River Homes

1103 9th St SE, Auburn, Washington 98002

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accessibility Accessible

Valley Park East and West

920 B St SE, Auburn, Washington 98002

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accessibility Accessible

Cedar Pointe

2922 M St SE, Auburn, Washington 98002

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Phoenix Rising

915 26TH ST NE, Auburn, Washington 98002

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White River Estates ( Prev. Tall Cedars )

1301 31st St SE, Auburn, Washington 98002

Thompson Homes

210 A St NW, Auburn, Washington 98001

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Jack J Lobdell Apartments

812 10th St NE, Auburn, Washington 98002

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How To Identify Affordable Housing in Auburn, Washington

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Auburn, Washington
$50.09/hour
$33.81 (+208%) more than Washington minimum wage and $42.84 (+591%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Auburn, Washington Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve Auburn, Washington?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Moving to Work programs for Auburn, Washington.

Go to the Washington Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Auburn.

How many renters live in Auburn, Washington?

The City of Auburn has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 42.48 percent of the population living in Auburn.

What is the rental market like in Auburn, Washington?

There are an estimated housing units in the Auburn area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Auburn, Washington, there are 1.06 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Auburn?

The rental vacancy rate in Auburn is 5 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Auburn for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Auburn
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
813 3,726 5,190 1,482 739
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Auburn

A large number of apartments in Auburn have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Auburn

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $2,211 to $4,080. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $2,211
One BR $2,269
Two BR $2,645
Three BR $3,510
Four BR $4,080
2024 Fair Market Rents in Auburn, Washington

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Auburn?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio 620 76 percent
One BR 2,289 61 percent
Two BR 1,863 36 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Auburn, Washington

How many affordable rental units are in Auburn?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Auburn, Washington including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Auburn, Washington

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Auburn, Washington

Auburn features 454 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Auburn, Washington

There are 1,969 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Auburn.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Auburn, Washington

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Auburn landlords $1,200 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Auburn.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Auburn, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,381 and $2,910.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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