Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burbank Neighborhood of Burbank, CA from $600 (111 Rentals)

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$2,300

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219 W Ash Ave

BurbankCA91502
property at 432 N Glenwood Pl

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432 N Glenwood Pl

BurbankCA91506
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506 E Palm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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1821 Scott Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1821 Scott Rd

1821 Scott RdBurbank, CA 91504
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1030 West Olive Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1030 West Olive Ave

1030 W Olive AveBurbank, CA 91506
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#139
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

#139

1815 Scott RdBurbank, CA 91504
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Olive Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Court Apartments

1100 W Olive AveBurbank, CA 91506
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220 W Spazier Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

220 W Spazier Ave

220 W Spazier 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 Burbank Center Apartments priced from $1,550. #139 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burbank apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burbank Center ApartmentsRemodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
#1390BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Beachwood Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,554
Lake Street Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
thi2400BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,675
Park Verdugo Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,725
249 W Alameda AveStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
Town Center Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burbank, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burbank area is the $2.57 price per square foot 3BR/2BA - A Model at 600 Olive in the in the Hillside neighborhood starting from $3,599. The second greatest value Downtown Burbank apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Ivy on Harvard starting at $3,695 with a $2.73 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.
600 Olive3BR/2BA - A3BR,2BA$2.57
Ivy on Harvard3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.73
221 ELM2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.36
225 W. Verdugo2x22BR,2BA$2.32
211 West Verdugo2x22BR,2BA$2.58
928 W Angeleno Ave928 W Angeleno Ave1BR,1BA$1.78
7th St, 5012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.82
1016 Western Ave, Unit G1016 Western Ave1BR,1BA$2.82
300 East Tujunga1x11BR,1BA$2.85
204 W Verdugo AveElva1BR,1BA$2.92

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Downtown Burbank, Burbank, CA

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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 $1,800.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burbank is #139 which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown Burbank costs $5,556.

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 10 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 $223 which is $5,333 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Burbank.

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