
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burlingame Neighborhood of Burlingame, CA from $1,900 (89 Rentals)
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Arlington

The Maurice Apartments

Burlingame Towers

Bellevue Apartments

623 Ansel road

920 Bayswater Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1155

128 Lorton Ave

1005 Burlingame

1501 Ralston Ave
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7 Highland Ave

107 Highland Ave

1103 Douglas Ave

904 Bayswater Ave

917 Howard Ave

Oak Grove Apartments

1507 Newlands Ave

500 at Camino Real

1405 Bellevue Ave

511-517 California Dr
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506 Almer Rd

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
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Casa De Campo

115 Arundel Rd

208 Myrtle Rd

215 Anita Rd

108 Myrtle Rd

213 Anita Rd

601 Ansel Rd

1218 Floribunda Ave

1491-1493 Oak Grove Ave

121 Lorton Ave
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1211 Bellevue Ave

1217 Oak Grove Ave

1415 Bellevue Ave

1407 Oak Grove Ave

The Chambliss

1217 Floribunda Ave

510 Almer Rd

22 Highland Ave

1501 Howard Ave

125 Park Rd
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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 | $2,612 | $2,550 | $2,675 |
| Downtown Burlingame 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $2,800 | $3,750 |
| Downtown Burlingame 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,235 | $5,690 | $7,050 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 89 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Burlingame area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta off the Avenue priced from $2,550. Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,675. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burlingame apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta off the Avenue | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| Arlington | 108 | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
| 623 Ansel road | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| Bellevue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burlingame, CA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burlingame area is the $3.93 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 623 Ansel road in the in the Bayfront neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Burlingame apartment is the 108 Model at Arlington starting at $2,675 with a $4.46 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 623 Ansel road | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Arlington | 108 | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
| Bellevue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.45 |
| Alta off the Avenue | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $5.10 |
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