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

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128 Lorton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1005 Burlingame
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 Burlingame

1005 BurlingameBurlingame, CA 94010
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1501 Ralston Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1501 Ralston Ave

1501 Ralston AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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7 Highland Ave
Studio Apartments

7 Highland Ave

7 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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107 Highland Ave
Studio Apartments

107 Highland Ave

107 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1103 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1103 Douglas Ave

1103 Douglas AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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904 Bayswater Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

904 Bayswater Ave

904 Bayswater AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1405 Bellevue Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1405 Bellevue Ave

1405 Bellevue AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1507 Newlands Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1507 Newlands Ave

1507 Newlands AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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215 Anita Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

215 Anita Rd

215 Anita RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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506 Almer Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

506 Almer Rd

506 Almer RdBurlingame, CA 94010

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1128-1132 Douglas Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1128-1132 Douglas Ave

1128-1132 Douglas AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1416 Floribunda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1416 Floribunda Ave

1416 Floribunda AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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31 Highland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

31 Highland Ave

31 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Lorton Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lorton Place

16 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1229 Floribunda Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1229 Floribunda Ave

1229 Floribunda AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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119 Highland Ave
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

119 Highland Ave

119 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Casa De Campo
Studio Apartments

Casa De Campo

1210 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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115 Arundel Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 Arundel Rd

115 Arundel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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208 Myrtle Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

208 Myrtle Rd

208 Myrtle RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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601 Ansel Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 Ansel Rd

601 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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121 Lorton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Lorton Ave

121 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1211 Bellevue Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1211 Bellevue Ave

1211 Bellevue AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1217 Oak Grove Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1217 Oak Grove Ave

1217 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1415 Bellevue Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Bellevue Ave

1415 Bellevue AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1407 Oak Grove Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1407 Oak Grove Ave

1407 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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108 Myrtle Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

108 Myrtle Rd

108 Myrtle RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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213 Anita Rd
Studio Apartments

213 Anita Rd

213 Anita RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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31 El Camino Real
2 Bedroom Apartments

31 El Camino Real

31 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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708 Crossway Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

708 Crossway Rd

708 Crossway RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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917 Howard Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

917 Howard Ave

917 Howard AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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The Chambliss
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Chambliss

1439 Floribunda AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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510 Almer Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Almer Rd

510 Almer RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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22 Highland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Highland Ave

22 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1501 Howard Ave
Studio Apartments

1501 Howard Ave

1501 Howard AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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Cheapest Available Downtown Burlingame Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta off the AvenueOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,900
1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alta off the AvenueOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.04
1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$5.28

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