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630 N 6th St
Studio Apartments

630 N 6th St

630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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701 Harrison Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

701 Harrison Ave

701 Harrison AveBurlington, IA 52601
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1301 Whitaker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Whitaker St

1301 Whitaker StBurlington, IA 52601
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61 Midtown Ln
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

61 Midtown Ln

61 Midtown LnBurlington, IA 52601
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601 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

601 N 6th St

601 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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property at 116 N 5th St

116 N 5th St

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property at 103 Shields St

103 Shields St

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Westland Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westland Manor

507 Vernon StWest Burlington, IA 52655
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Caspian by SJ
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caspian by SJ

701 E Pennington StWest Burlington, IA 52655
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Burlington, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $695. Urbane424 Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Urbane424 ApartmentsS3 - Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$700
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$700
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, IA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $0.66 price per square foot #1 First Floor Model at 1701 Orchard St in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 801 Jefferson St Model at 801 Jefferson St, Unit 225 N 8th starting at $1,295 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1701 Orchard St#1 First Floor2BR,1BA$0.66
801 Jefferson St, Unit 225 N 8th801 Jefferson St2BR,1BA$1.04
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 12BR,1BA$1.00
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3021BR,1BA$1.04
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
2212 Piper Plz, Unit #32212 Piper Plz2BR,1BA$1.00
206 Locust St, Unit 3206 Locust St1BR,1BA$0.89
200 S 8th St, Unit 103200 S 8th St2BR,1BA$0.93
1206 Summer St, Unit Half1206 Summer StStudio ,1BA$0.99
716 Aetna St, Unit 716716 Aetna St1BR,1BA$1.08

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Getting Around Burlington, IA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Burlington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Burlington is at Urbane424 Apartments listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment is $695 at Bel Aire Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Burlington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Burlington is starting from $745 at Bel Aire Apartments.

What is the most affordable Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Burlington Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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