Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burbank Neighborhood of Burbank, CA from $600 (136 Rentals)

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property at 219 W Ash Ave

$2,150

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$2,150
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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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219 W Ash Ave

BurbankCA91502

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property at 528 Amherst Dr

$2,500

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$2,500
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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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528 Amherst Dr

BurbankCA91504

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506 E Palm Ave
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506 E Palm Ave

506 E Palm AveBurbank, CA 91501
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1614 Grismer
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1614 Grismer

1614 Grismer AveBurbank, CA 91504
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223 W Tujunga Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

223 W Tujunga Ave

223 W Tujunga AveBurbank, CA 91502
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230 W Verdugo Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

230 W Verdugo Ave

230 W Verdugo AveBurbank, CA 91502
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Downtown Burbank, Burbank, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Burbank Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Burbank area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 321 E Tujunga Ave priced from $1,625. Lake Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burbank apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
321 E Tujunga Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,625
Lake Street Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
Park Verdugo Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725
249 W Alameda AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
#1391BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Town Center Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
Burbank Senior Artists Colony1A1BR,1BA$1,845
332 Cornell Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burbank, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burbank area is the $2.19 price per square foot 3 BR Model at 1018 Thompson Ave in the in the Grandview neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Burbank apartment is the 2 bed + 2 bath Model at 604 E Orange Grove Ave starting at $3,115 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Hillside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Burbank apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1018 Thompson Ave3 BR3BR,2.5BA$2.19
604 E Orange Grove Ave2 bed + 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.49
225 W. Verdugo2x22BR,2BA$2.32
446 E Cypress Ave, Unit cypress Number A446 E Cypress Ave1BR,1BA$2.32
500 S 3rd St, Unit #B500 S 3rd St2BR,2BA$2.68
211 West Verdugo2x22BR,2BA$2.52
1034 Thompson Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.73
928 W Angeleno Ave928 W Angeleno Ave1BR,1BA$1.78
7th St, 5012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.69
332 Cornell Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.47

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Burbank, Burbank, and the greater Los Angeles area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Burbank Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Burbank?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Burbank is under $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Burbank?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burbank is #139 which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Downtown Burbank costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Burbank?

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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Burbank 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 Downtown Burbank?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Burbank have an average cost of $164 which is $5,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Burbank.

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