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

1616 Grismer

Burbank Center Apartments

Beachwood Apartment Homes

928 W Angeleno Ave

Burbank Manor

Lake Street Apartments

thi240

Park Verdugo Apartments
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249 W Alameda Ave

631 E Cypress Ave

1725 Grismer Ave, Unit 110

Town Center Apartments

274 W Verdugo Ave

241 E. Alameda Ave

241 E Alameda Ave

204 W Verdugo Ave

1037 E Spazier Ave

530 E. Harvard Rd.
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217 W Tujunga Ave

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525 E Valencia Ave, Unit B, Unit B

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1216 W Victory Blvd, Unit 1216 W. Victory Blvd. B, Unit 1216 W. Victory Blvd. B

322 Cornell Dr, Unit B, Unit B

300 East Tujunga

Olive Plaza Senior Apartments 55+

630 E Orange Grove Ave, Unit J, Unit J

300 E Tujunga Ave

501 S 7th St

308 E Valencia Ave
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Metropolitan Place Apartments

324 E Santa Anita Ave

Tujunga Apartments

310 E Santa Anita Ave, Unit C

219 W Ash Ave

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Oasis Apartments

Avalon Burbank

432 N Glenwood Pl

506 E Palm Ave
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1614 Grismer

714-716 S Glenoaks Blvd

223 W Tujunga Ave

230 W Verdugo Ave

1821 Scott Rd

1030 West Olive Ave

#139

Olive Court Apartments

220 W Spazier Ave

558 E Magnolia Blvd
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Downtown Burbank, Burbank, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Burbank?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Burbank Studio Apartments | $2,219 | $1,462 | $3,303 |
| Downtown Burbank 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,600 | $4,977 |
| Downtown Burbank 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,490 | $1,900 | $5,172 |
| Downtown Burbank 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,196 | $3,599 | $6,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Center Apartments | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| #139 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Beachwood Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,554 |
| Lake Street Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| thi240 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Park Verdugo Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| 249 W Alameda Ave | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Town Center Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Olive | 3BR/2BA - A | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Ivy on Harvard | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 221 ELM | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| 225 W. Verdugo | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 211 West Verdugo | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| 928 W Angeleno Ave | 928 W Angeleno Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 7th St, 501 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1016 Western Ave, Unit G | 1016 Western Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 300 East Tujunga | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 204 W Verdugo Ave | Elva | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
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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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