
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burlingame Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)
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Downtown Burlingame, Burlingame, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Burlingame?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Burlingame Studio Apartments | $2,857 | $1,725 | $3,464 |
Downtown Burlingame 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,665 | $2,580 | $5,090 |
Downtown Burlingame 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,770 | $2,945 | $5,886 |
Downtown Burlingame 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,232 | $6,675 | $7,785 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Burlingame Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Burlingame Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Burlingame area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta off the Avenue priced from $2,195. De Sabla Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burlingame apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Bellevue Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Arlington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
Northpark | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,643 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burlingame, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burlingame area is the $4.79 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at The Bower in the in the Mills Estates neighborhood starting from $5,536. The second greatest value Downtown Burlingame apartment is the 2 Bedroom A Model at West 5th starting at $3,437 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Burlingame apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Bower | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.79 |
West 5th | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
One Adrian | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
Hanover Burlingame | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.04 |
Ryan Tower | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.66 |
Two50 Downtown | Studio 550 sq ft | Studio ,1BA | $5.90 |
Northpark | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.19 |
Bellevue Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $5.57 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio ,1BA | $5.61 |
Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.10 |
Getting Around the Downtown Burlingame Neighborhood in Burlingame, CA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Burlingame Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Burlingame?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Burlingame is under $3,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Burlingame?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burlingame is De Sabla Apartments which is listed at $2,320, while the average apartment in Downtown Burlingame costs $7,112.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Burlingame?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown Burlingame that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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