Newbern is a town in Hale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 231. The town is home to the design-build Rural Studio of Auburn University's school of architecture, which aims to teach students about the social responsibilities of the profession of architecture while also providing safe, well-constructed and inspirational homes and buildings for poor communities in rural west Alabama. Newbern apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Newbern apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.