While searching for an apartment in the Auburn area, take a little time to explore and learn about this unique and interesting area. Auburn, Alabama is located in Lee County and is part of the Auburn Opelika area. Nearby are Columbus, GA and Phenix, AL.  Auburn’s economy revolves around Auburn University and university affiliated services. These include many federal and state positions, usually connected with the university.  The football program at the university also supports tourism in the area.

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Auburn features sixteen public parks including Chewada State Park, Kiesel Park and Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve.  Auburn is home to the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, the Auburn Area Community Theatre, and the Telfaire Peet Theatre, which was recently featured on The History Channel due to its rumored haunting by a ghost named Sydney.

Nearby Columbus, GA is the headquarters of AFLAC, Masterbuilt, and Carmike Cinemas. Another prominent employer is Fort Benning.  Columbus features several notable museums and shopping. Museums include the Columbus Museum, which features artifacts of American art and regional history, the National Civil War Museum, the Coca Cola Space Science Center, which is dedicated to public education of science, physics and astronomy and features flight simulators and a planetarium. Local shopping centers include Peachtree Mall and Columbus Park Crossing. Just outside Fort Benning is the National Infantry Museum which honors service of infantry forces of the US Army and includes an IMAX theater. Just outside the area is Phenix City, AL which was voted as the #1 best affordable suburb to raise a family in 2007. Opelika is also nearby and is very successful in attracting businesses to the area including Gambro, Daewon, and Pharmavite.

As you can see, Auburn has plenty to offer their apartment residents. Whether you are eager to live in a booming metropolis or relax in a quaint suburb, Auburn has something for everyone. If you haven’t narrowed down your apartment search to a specific city or neighborhood within the greater Auburn area our Area Guides and Neighborhood Reviews will certainly point you in the right direction. Choose from the cities below to learn about their living style, demographics and neighborhoods. Once you find the right area to suit your needs, finding an apartment will be easy.

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There are cities in the Auburn Area. Learn more about what each city has to offer when it comes to tips, restaurants, shopping, demographics, and much more.