Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT from $900 (34 Rentals)

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8-16 Clarke St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8-16 Clarke St

8-16 Clarke StBurlington, VT 05401
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388 Shelburne
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

388 Shelburne

388 Shelburne RdBurlington, VT 05401
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33 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Pine St

33 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
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The Nest
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The Nest

79 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
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144 Larkin Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

144 Larkin Way

144 Larkin WaySouth Burlington, VT 05403
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, VT

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

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
Downtown Burlington$2,800$1,50024
Centennial$3,400$1,24816
Old North End$3,600$1,17545
South End$3,800$1,17536

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, VT is a 1 Bed unit found at Casavant Overlook in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $1,334. Parc Terrace in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,447. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casavant Overlook1 BR1BR,1BA$1,334
Parc Terrace1 BR1BR,1BA$1,447
Keen's CrossingCedar - Income Limits Apply2BR,2BA$1,556
Quarry Hill Club & CondominiumsBuilding 440 1 x 11BR,1BA$1,750
Pines Senior Living1 Bed - Market1BR,1BA$1,819
Catamount RidgeModel A1BR,1BA$1,825
Catamount RunStudioStudio,1BA$1,873
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen)1BR,1BA$1,900
247PearlStudioStudio,1BA$1,920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.66 price per square foot Beautiful Model at 238 College St in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 124 North Ave Model at 124 North Ave, Unit 124 North Ave starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Old North 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.
238 College StBeautiful3BR,1BA$1.66
124 North Ave, Unit 124 North Ave124 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
410 Farrell St, Unit 413 Eastwood Commons410 Farrell St2BR,2BA$2.67
11 Grant St, Unit 211 Grant St3BR,1BA$2.48
119 N Willard St, Unit 3119 N Willard St3BR,1BA$2.50
Quarry Hill Club & CondominiumsBuilding 315 2 x 12BR,1BA$2.23
Keen's CrossingWillowStudio ,1BA$2.27
29 N Union St, Unit 529 N Union StStudio ,1BA$2.00
Casavant Overlook1 BR1BR,1.5BA$1.82
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 $1,920.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burlington?

The cheapest apartment in Burlington is Casavant Overlook which is listed at $1,334, while the average apartment in Burlington costs $3,400.

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 20 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 $343 which is $3,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlington.

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