Auburn, GA

120 Apartments for Rent

Auburn, Georgia is the poster town for quaint, friendly America with its iconic red caboose located in downtown's R.H. Burel Park. The caboose, a gift bestowed to the township by the CSX Railroad, is the town's focal point to help commemorate its long history as the transportation hub of the railroad that connected Athens with Atlanta.

When strolling downtown, your eye is automatically drawn to the city's charm, which reflects a bygone era mixed with good, old fashioned Southern hospitality. Visitors and residents alike always feel right at home in the picturesque community. Parks abound with flowering crape myrtle, playgrounds and picnic tables, The city's 22 mile bike path, built across an old railroad track, beckons biking enthusiasts to hit the trail. With its small town appeal, city leaders in Auburn are happily projecting that the town's population may triple over the next decade. Located approximately 42 miles from Atlanta, Auburn is almost sure to see some of the burgeoning growth that the big city of Atlanta has been experiencing. Such a bright forecast for the small town makes home rentals and apartment complexes much sought after commodities as folks looking to relocate to Auburn seek a place to call home.

Moving to Auburn

You might be asking yourself when you should start seeking property rentals to move to Auburn. The answer to that question is simple -- any time. The area's pleasant climate makes year round moving a delight. You don't have to worry about bone-chilling cold, excessive snow or days of rain when planning your move. The highest yearly temperature is about 81 degrees in August and the lowest temperature averages 45.8 degrees. Auburn is known for its mild winters, and the fact that temperatures rarely dip below freezing. In the spring and summer, the town is a bright pastel of flowering plants, trees and shrubs. Fall even brings changes to the tree's leaves.

Your Housing Choices and Stats

The fact that Auburn offers housing affordability is undeniable. If you are seeking a 3 bedroom house for the family, or a small apartment located in an apartment complex, you are sure to find exactly what you need. Spread out over almost six miles, you might want to seek a residence in the city limits or you can expand your search to neighboring rural hamlets. Generally, around 18 percent of the homes in Auburn are rentals. Don't panic over that percentage though, because the statistic only takes into consideration rental homes, and overlooks apartments and condos, which give you even more housing options to choose from.

If you are looking for a house for rent, you will more than likely check out the Internet and local papers to find a home in Auburn that meets your needs. However, an often overlooked place to look for a house to rent is with a real estate agent. Many people mistakenly believe that real estate agents only deal with homes that are for sale, but many run a rental network that offers numerous home rentals, apartments and condominiums for the area of Auburn, Georgia. Other local real estate agents also work to help people find rentals within the community, so don't overlook the value of working with a real estate agent to find the rental of your dreams in Auburn.

Neighborhoods in Auburn

A relatively small city with a population of under 7,000, Auburn really doesn't have designated neighborhoods. Most residents choose a home's location based on their work, distance to shopping, schools or other attractions. Its small size makes it easy to pick a place of residence based on your own personal tastes, style and needs. You don't have to worry about a traffic jam when you are headed to work each morning, or any other major headaches that you might experience if you were living in a more metropolitan area. Simply choose what appeals to your for your next home. Do you want a studio apartment, a house rental, a duplex or a condominium? Maybe you don't want to worry about much when living in Auburn, and you would like to seek apartments with paid utilities. An apartment that has utilities included in the rental takes away the head of having to make individual payments each month for electricity, sewer, water or other monthly utility bills.

Top Apartment and Duplex Communities

Auburn Park Apartments: Located off Parks Mills Road sits this apartment complex with a healthy number of options including studio apartments to rent. A nice community-based complex, you shouldn't have a tough time making some new friends in Auburn here. Stay cheery and say hello to your neighbors. They're sure to strike up a conversation and, before you know it, you'll feel right at home.

Auburn's Quail Valley Duplexes: If apartments are not exactly your cup of tea, but you also don't want to rent a large 3 bedroom house, you may want to check this place out, which are conveniently located next to Auburn Park Apartments.

In neighboring Winder you will find the Hillcrest Apartments, Holly Hill Apartments, Rock Spring Apartments and the Winder Woods Apartments. With so many apartment complexes in one vicinity, you might want to call ahead to see who has units available. You should also remember that most apartments or condominiums will expect you to undergo a background check and possible credit rating appraisal before approving your application to rent. You will also generally need to provide deposits and first/last month rent prior to moving in.

Living in Auburn

You might be wondering what life in Auburn will be like. Well, its a laid back kind of lifestyle. Auburn remains a place where people get to know you on a first name basis and your family becomes their family. The town's year round mild temperatures will call to you, and you will want to make the most of outdoor activities. The town boasts ample parks -- six parks within city limits alone. You can stroll along trails, bike or play a game of baseball at the City of Auburn Ball Fields located at 252 Parks Mill Road. During the summer months, every Wednesday, fresh produce is available at the local Whistle Stop Farmers Market in Auburn. Residents of Auburn love to buy the regions fresh veggies and fruits. The market is open rain or shine, and is a great place to make friends with the locals and hear about the town's diverse history. If you rent a home that has a small garden spot, you are also free to fill out an application to sell your fresh produce at the town's Whistle Stop Farmers Market, and before you know it you will be an Auburn local too!