Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT from $900 (16 Rentals)

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8-16 Clarke St
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8-16 Clarke St

8-16 Clarke StBurlington, VT 05401
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388 Shelburne
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388 Shelburne

388 Shelburne RdBurlington, VT 05401
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33 Pine St
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33 Pine St

33 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, VT

Pricing Updated: 03/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Burlington, VT 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
Old North End$4,000$1,15044
South End$4,000$1,15036
Downtown Burlington$4,250$1,40021
Centennial$4,500$1,24811

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, VT is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Terrace in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $1,447. Keen's Crossing in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,556. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc Terrace1 BR1BR,1BA$1,447
Keen's CrossingCedar - Income Limits Apply2BR,2BA$1,556
Casavant Overlook2 BR2BR,2BA$1,605
South End ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Catamount RunStudioStudio,1BA$1,873

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 x 1 Model at Packard Lofts in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the Beautiful Model at 238 College St starting at $2,500 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the South End 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.
Packard Lofts2 x 12BR,1BA$1.35
238 College StBeautiful3BR,1BA$1.66
10-2 Russell St, Unit #210-2 Russell St3BR,1BA$2.48
Casavant Overlook2 BR2BR,2BA$1.56
119 N Willard St, Unit 3119 N Willard St3BR,1BA$2.50
Quarry Hill Club & CondominiumsBuilding 315 2 x 12BR,1BA$2.23
Bartlett Brook Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Keen's CrossingWillowStudio ,1BA$2.27
157 E Spring St, Unit 2B157 E Spring St1BR,1BA$2.40
Parc Terrace1 BR1BR,1BA$2.22

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Burlington Overview

Burlington, VT, offers you and your family unique diversity with every corner you turn. You’ll find stunning areas of American history to tour and beautiful forests and mountains to hike and bike through. If modern-day activities are your thing, you’re sure to find plenty to do amidst numerous theaters and unique shops. Burlington is the biggest city in Vermont, and is well-known as one of the best college towns in the United States.

Why live in Burlington, VT?

Burlington’s diverse history offers something for everyone—young and old. Housing in the Burlington area is affordable and plentiful. Apartment living is a great way to have easy access to schools, shopping and fun things to do. You’re sure to find the atmosphere you’re looking for, whether you prefer a quiet neighborhood or the hustle and bustle of the downtown community!

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Getting Around Burlington, VT

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Burlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burlington is under $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burlington?

The cheapest apartment in Burlington is Parc Terrace which is listed at $1,447, while the average apartment in Burlington costs $4,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burlington?

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 10 regular apartments in Burlington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Burlington?

Cheap apartments in Burlington have an average cost of $1,042 which is $3,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlington.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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