
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burlingame Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA from $1,900 (88 Rentals)
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Burlingame Towers

Bellevue Apartments

623 Ansel road

128 Lorton Ave

1005 Burlingame

1501 Ralston Ave

7 Highland Ave
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107 Highland Ave

1103 Douglas Ave

904 Bayswater Ave

500 at Camino Real

1405 Bellevue Ave

511-517 California Dr

Oak Grove Apartments

1507 Newlands Ave

215 Anita Rd

506 Almer Rd
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508 El Camino Real

1128-1132 Douglas Ave

1416 Floribunda Ave

31 Highland Ave

Lorton Place

1229 Floribunda Ave

119 Highland Ave

1233 Floribunda Ave

1219 Bellevue Ave

Casa De Campo
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115 Arundel Rd

208 Myrtle Rd

601 Ansel Rd

1218 Floribunda Ave

1491-1493 Oak Grove Ave

121 Lorton Ave

1211 Bellevue Ave

1217 Oak Grove Ave

1415 Bellevue Ave

1407 Oak Grove Ave
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108 Myrtle Rd

213 Anita Rd

31 El Camino Real

708 Crossway Rd

917 Howard Ave

The Chambliss

1217 Floribunda Ave

510 Almer Rd

22 Highland Ave

1501 Howard Ave
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Downtown Burlingame, Burlingame, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Burlingame?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Burlingame Studio Apartments | $2,795 | $2,795 | $2,795 |
| Downtown Burlingame 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,197 | $2,750 | $4,590 |
| Downtown Burlingame 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,587 | $5,520 | $7,860 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 88 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Burlingame Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Burlingame Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta off the Avenue | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,900 |
| 1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burlingame, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burlingame area is the $4.04 price per square foot One Bedroom A Model at Alta off the Avenue in the in the Bayfront neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown Burlingame apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave starting at $3,250 with a $5.28 price per square foot in the Bayfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Burlingame apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta off the Avenue | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| 1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $5.28 |
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