The Standard at Auburn offers Auburn off-campus student housing in a highly walkable downtown location just 0.8 miles from Auburn University. For students searching for apartments near Auburn, this community blends a close-to-campus address with spacious floor plan options, furnished interiors, strong study amenities, and standout social spaces. Our FAQ guide is designed as a helpful resource hub for parents, students, and young professionals who want clear, reliable information about the community. This guide answers common questions about layouts, amenities, leasing, parking, pet policies, and resident life, so prospective residents and their families can quickly find the details they need in one place.
1. Location and Proximity to Campus
The Standard at Auburn is 0.8 miles from Auburn University, which is about a 6-minute bike ride or a 4-minute drive. Its downtown address also comes with a 90 Walkability Score, making it a strong fit for students who want student apartments near Auburn University with easy access to class and campus life.
Yes, residents are about a 4-minute walk from Acre Restaurant (0.2 miles), a 6-minute walk from The Hound (0.2 miles), and about a 7-minute walk from Moe’s Original BBQ, Auburn (0.3 miles).
Residents are about a 6-minute walk from the Downtown Auburn Retail District (0.3 miles) and about a 9-minute walk from J&M Bookstore (0.4 miles).
The Auburn University Recreation & Wellness Center is 1.4 miles away, or about an 8-minute bike ride or drive. Chewacla State Park is 4.3 miles away, and Kiesel Park is 4.9 miles away for even more outdoor options.
The Standard at Auburn is close to several well-known academic buildings and Auburn landmarks. Toomer’s Corner is just 0.4 miles away, Samford Hall is 0.5 miles away, Ralph Brown Draughon Library is 0.6 miles away, and Auburn Arena is 1.1 miles from the community.
One of the standout conveniences at The Standard at Auburn is its on-site retail, which gives residents easy access to a mix of dining, self-care, fitness, and shopping without having to go far from home. Current retail options include Barberitos for a quick meal, Royal Nails for nail and beauty services, Hotworx of Auburn for workout-focused wellness, and Lululemon for athletic apparel and activewear. Having these businesses right on-site adds to the community’s downtown feel and makes off-campus living more convenient for busy students and young professionals.
2. Units, Floor Plans, and Furnishings
The Standard at Auburn offers studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, and 5-bedroom apartments. That range gives students flexible options whether they want to live solo or with roommates.
Yes, the apartments come fully furnished with the following standard pieces:
Common area
- 55″ Smart TV
- Coffee table
- Entertainment table
- End table
- Sofa and chair
- Barstools
- Pool table in premium units only
Bedrooms
- Full-sized bed
- Full-sized mattress
- Desk with chair
- 2 sets of 2 drawers
- Nightstand
- 34″ TV in premium units only
Kitchens feature modern flat-panel white cabinetry, granite countertops, an extended breakfast bar, and wood-style plank flooring. Standard appliances include a refrigerator, electric range, microwave, and dishwasher, along with a single-basin sink and an eat-in island with barstool seating.
Yes, each apartment includes an in-unit washer and dryer, which makes day-to-day living much more convenient.
Yes, the community offers private bedroom and bathroom options. Units with shared bathrooms are also available.
Balcony units, top floor units, premium units, and floor-to-ceiling windows in select units are available.
3. Amenities and Shared Spaces
The community includes an Internet café, computer lab, private study rooms, group study rooms, an arcade and game room, an indoor mail center, retail stores on site, and private courtyards. These shared spaces give residents room to study, relax, and connect throughout the day.
Yes, the rooftop amenity deck includes a resort-style pool along with a sundeck, bubble spa, outdoor grilling area, and hammocks.
Residents have access to an arcade and game room with ping pong, pool, and shuffleboard.
4. Study Areas and Academic Support Spaces
The Standard at Auburn includes private study rooms, group study rooms, an Internet café, and a computer lab. These spaces are designed to support both quiet individual work and collaborative study sessions.
Yes, residents have access to an iOS and Dell computer lab with printer access.
Yes, The Standard at Auburn offers high-speed WiFi throughout the community, making it easy to stay connected in both apartments and shared spaces.
5. Fitness, Recreation, and Outdoor Features
The cardio lineup includes treadmills, ellipticals, a stair climber, and a Peloton spin bike. Strength equipment includes strength training machines, cable machines, a TRX training system, a power rack, free weights and barbells, benches, and TKO heavy bags.
Residents have access to a sauna and a bubble spa, which add a recovery-focused element to the amenity package.
Outdoor features include the rooftop amenity deck, resort-style pool, sundeck, hammocks, outdoor grilling areas, and private courtyards. There is also an on-site dog park for residents with pets.
6. Parking and Transportation
Yes, the community offers gated garage parking for residents.
Resident parking is $45 per month.
Parking is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist is available for residents who want a parking space after current availability fills.
Yes, guest parking is available on the bottom floor of the garage, with the first hour free and an hourly fee after that.
7. Pet Policies
Yes, The Standard at Auburn is a pet-friendly community. We allow up to two animals per unit.
Yes. Aggressive breeds are not permitted, including but not limited to Chow Chow, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Mastiff breeds, Staffordshire Terrier breeds, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Akita, Siberian Husky, Dogo Argentino, Alaskan Malamute, Wolf-hybrid, and any mix of those breeds.
No. Exotic animals are not permitted, including birds such as parrots and toucans, reptiles such as snakes, rodents such as ferrets, fish tanks, and insects.
All pets and animals must be disclosed and approved before move-in. Applicants must also complete a pet profile through PetScreening.
There is a nonrefundable one-time pet fee of $325 per pet. The monthly pet fee is $35.
8. Safety and Security Features
The building uses FOB-controlled access for residents, including building entry, stairwell access, and amenity space access. Bedrooms within units also lock individually for added privacy.
Yes, security cameras are located throughout the property, and there is an on-site security guard every night.
9. On-Site Management and Maintenance
Yes, The Standard at Auburn has a friendly on-site management team that is there to help residents feel at home and supported throughout their stay. Whether someone has a question, needs assistance, or just wants to connect with the team, there is staff on-site focused on creating a welcoming community.
The Standard at Auburn has an on-site maintenance team that is ready to help with work order requests. Residents can submit work orders through the online resident portal, call the leasing office, or stop by the front desk in person. For urgent issues such as broken AC or heat, apartment lock-outs, or leaks, residents should contact the front office right away.
10. Community Events and Resident Programming
Yes, resident events include social and academic programming such as pool parties, tailgating, study sessions, and more.
The goal of resident programming at The Standard at Auburn is to create a community where residents feel connected, supported, and genuinely at home. Through the P.A.W.S. initiative, events and activities are designed to encourage philanthropic involvement, academic success, personal wellness, and social connection, giving residents opportunities to grow in every part of student life. It is all about creating a positive student living environment where people can build friendships, stay engaged, and feel like they belong, whether they are attending a study session, a wellness-focused event, or a community social.
11. General Property Information
The Standard at Auburn has 219 units and 683 beds. That size supports a full amenity package while still offering a variety of floor plan choices.
The property address is 234 N Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830. The Standard at Auburn’s downtown location places residents close to Auburn University, dining, shopping, and local landmarks.
12. Leasing and Resident Experience
Monthly installment payments include cable, high-speed Internet, flat-screen TVs, pest control, and access to community amenities. This bundled setup helps simplify monthly living costs for residents.
Yes, The Standard at Auburn offers 12-month individual housing contracts that begin in August and end in July. Residents are responsible for their portion of monthly payments, and the contract timing is designed to align with the university academic calendar.
Yes, complimentary roommate matching is available through RoomSync.
If an applicant is younger than 19 on the date the application is submitted, a parent or legal guardian who is older than 19 must sign the housing contract in their own name on the applicant’s behalf. The parent or guardian must submit the application as a “Self Qualify Application,” have the student complete the roommate profile, review and sign the housing contract, and add the student as a child occupant or notify the leasing office. Because space is limited, apartments are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis once the housing contract is signed.
You Speak, We Listen (YSWL) is a company-wide initiative that reflects Landmark’s commitment to resident satisfaction at The Standard at Auburn. Through quarterly resident satisfaction surveys, real-time reviews in the resident portal, and an open-door approach to feedback, residents and parents have multiple ways to share their thoughts and experiences. The goal of the program is to treat feedback as an opportunity to improve, helping the community continue creating a better living experience for everyone.