Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC from $500 (25 Rentals)

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119 N Ireland St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 N Ireland St

119 N Ireland StBurlington, NC 27217
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The Glenns at Elon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Glenns at Elon

2434 W Webb AveBurlington, NC 27217
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Parkside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1510-1524 S Mebane StBurlington, NC 27215
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Moore Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moore Apartments

325-333 E Davis StBurlington, NC 27215
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Courtyard Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

852 S Main StBurlington, NC 27215
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Oneida Mill Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oneida Mill Lofts

219 W Harden StGraham, NC 27253
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Burlington, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Burlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Burlington$1,625$9007

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, NC is a Studio unit found at The Louie in the North Burlington neighborhood priced from $795. Glennwood Apartments in the North Burlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LouieStudioStudio,1BA$795
Glennwood Apartments1 BR 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
The Venue Apartment HomesPhase 1 - 1 x 1Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$995
The Pointe1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$999
The Pines Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3x2.5 Maywood C2SFRB Model at RiVera Townes in the in the Lindley Park Estates neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 3x2 Renovated Nantahala Model at Trails End Apartments starting at $1,249 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the North Burlington 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.
RiVera Townes3x2.5 Maywood C2SFRB3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Trails End Apartments3x2 Renovated Nantahala3BR,2BA$0.96
Woodland Heights of BurlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Clifton Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Collins Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.13
510 E Harden St, Unit 510-C510 E Harden St2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Ivey Ridge Apartments2X12BR,1.5BA$1.11
The Pines Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Brightwood CrossingDerby1BR,1.5BA$1.28
569 Parkview Dr569 Parkview Dr2BR,1BA$1.21

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Burlington Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live and work, then you may have thought about Burlington, North Carolina. Burlington is located very close to Durham and Chapel Hill, NC. Furthermore, Burlington is not that far from Greensboro, High Point, or Winston-Salem. It is a rapidly growing area, with many people looking for employment opportunities and affordable housing. With friendly people, blue skies, and beautiful weather, learn more about Burlington, NC. Then, consider looking for Burlington apartments in the local area.

Why live in Burlington, NC?

There are numerous reasons why so many people choose to live in Burlington, North Carolina. First, the cost of housing is relatively low. When compared to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, it is much less expensive to live in Burlington than it is to live in than these other major cities. Second, there are plenty of outstanding educational institutions relatively close by. Examples include Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Finally, you are not that far from Greensboro, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Raleigh. If you need to get to any of these cities, it is not that long of a drive.

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Getting Around Burlington, NC

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 The Louie listed at $795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment is $925 at Glennwood 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 $1,045 at The Pines Apartments.

What is the most affordable Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trails End Apartments and starts from $1,249.

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