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The Beacon Apartments

1255 S College St, Auburn, AL 36832

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$465 - $8152 - 4 2 - 4

Pricing and Floor Plans

2x2

$815
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,060 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$815
1,060
8/14/25

3x3

$540
3 Beds, 3 Baths
999 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$540
999
8/14/25

4x3

$465
4 Beds, 3 Baths
1,412 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$465
1,412
8/14/25

4x4

$525
4 Beds, 4 Baths
1,412 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 14
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
Private
$525
1,412
8/14/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 months

Property Information

  • Built in 2003
  • 180 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $250
  • Application Fee
    $300

Property Highlights

  • 24hr. Emergency maintenance
  • On-Site Management
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Residence Life Events

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Washer/Dryer

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Lounge
  • Package Service
  • Pool
  • Public Transportation
  • Sundeck
  • Volleyball Court
  • Walk-Up

Nearby Colleges & Universities

Auburn UniversityDrive: 4 min (1.7 mi)
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Area Scores

Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38
Out of 100

Moving to South Auburn, Auburn, AL

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Beacon Apartments proximity to Lakeview, University Village, and College Crossing. Lakeview is 0.4 miles away, and University Village is within a 7 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Beacon Apartments are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.6 miles, including Davis Arboretum, Southeastern Raptor Center, and Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve.

Airports

Living in South Auburn provides easy access to Columbus, located just 55 minutes from The Beacon Apartments.

Schools

Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
Grades 3-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Loachapoka Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Public
6
Out of 10
Dean Road Elementary School
Grades PK-2
Public
10
Out of 10
Auburn Junior High School
Grades 8-9
Public
8
Out of 10
Drake Middle School
Grades 6-6
Public
7
Out of 10
Village Montessori School
Grades K-7
Private
NR
Out of 10
Auburn Classical Academy
Grades K-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Auburn High School
Grades 10-12
Public
7
Out of 10
Lee-Scott Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

About The Beacon Apartments

The Beacon is a community offering affordable student housing, upscale amenities, and great service for our residents. We offer recently renovated two, three, and four bedroom apartment homes. Whether you want to relax by our sparkling pool, get a... great workout in our 24 hour gym, or relax in our resident lounge, The Beacon is sure to have something for you! We are located one mile from campus, one mile from Interstate 85, and conveniently located to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

The Beacon Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:
1255 S College St,
Auburn, AL 36832
Phone Number: (334) 591-4456
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For The Beacon

4.8

3 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

5/12/21

Lived here for 3 years. Everything you need to know

Moving in, there was mold everywhere. The neighborhood is incredibly sketchy (there are always police cars patrolling). My apartment constantly smelled like weed because every single one of my neighbors smoked pot in broad daylight. Our A/C went out TWICE a year, and took them MONTHS to fix it every time. Everything in our apartment broke at some point in time, and maintenance was incredibly intrusive (they walked right in without knocking). We had a roach problem. The walls are thing, and our... neighbors were incredibly loud with parties, fights, arguments, etc. Every time I went outside, the guy across the street cat-called me and made me incredibly uncomfortable. One man peed off his balcony in the morning. The rent prices rise every single year for no reason. The gym is not open 24/7. It actually closes quite early. Do yourself a favor and do not move here.

Review from Apartments.com

1 Person Found This Helpful

6/16/20

My Experience

I have lived at The Beacon for two years and I can say that I really enjoyed my first year of living here. The staff was always nice to me and the maintenance team always fixed any problem that I had in a timely manner. However, something changed during my second year here. The gym was often dirty and provided no disinfectant spray or paper towels. I notified the office and they cleaned the gym and provided supplies, but within a couple of weeks the gym was dirty again and out of supplies. As a... result, I started going to another gym. On another occasion, I was having recurring noise problems from a neighbor. I contacted the office four times about this issue and they did not do anything about it until I was able to email them a video of how loud the noise was. Lastly, in the middle of my lease, the business started using a new payment system that charges the residents almost $20 as a “service fee” to simply pay their bill. The worst part about this was that The Beacon did not tell the residents about this new policy. It was up to the residents to figure it out. This second year at the Beacon has left me feeling like the business takes advantage of college students. They brush off the residents and do not take their comfort seriously.

Review from Apartments.com

1 Person Found This Helpful

7/12/19

DON'T DO IT!!!

What they don't tell you is when your roommate moves out for the summer and pays their rent, they have the right to move a stranger into your apartment. They treat each unit like a dorm! You thought you were living with friends and everyone is paying their rent (even through the summer) as detailed specifically in the lease! Then, when one person turns their key in because they will not be back in the state until after the move out date, The Beacon WILL move a stranger into your apartment!... DANGEROUS!!!
Not to mention, when something is broken, it takes them forever to fix it!!!
Not a good experience!

Review from Apartments.com

9 People Found This Helpful

Property Manager at The Beacon responded to this review

Thank you for your review of your Beacon experience. As most student housing complexes in the nation will advise you, units are sold by the room. The situation you've described did not occur in this manner, and the person who moves out and returns... their keys has officially subleased their unit to another resident. If you have questions regarding a maintenance fix, please come see our staff immediately. Thank you.

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