Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, IA from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Bel Aire Apartments

127 S Woodlawn Ave, Unit 127

Park Madison Apartments

Summer Street Apartments

2406-2406 Flint Hills Dr

The Burlington Apartments
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Stonegate Village Apartments

Churchill Lofts

Urbane424 Apartments

Uptown Village Apartments

609 N Garfield Ave
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10994 115th Ave

116 N 5th St

Westland Village

435 S Broadway St
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226 Locust St

607 NE 3rd Ave

3029 River Rd

322 S Madison St

23 S Lincoln St

109 E Jackson St

407-407 SW 8th St

209 N Adams St
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1014 1st Ave

1221 Garden Ln

916 E Jackson
Burlington, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Burlington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Burlington Studio Apartments | $882 | $500 | $1,200 |
Burlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $856 | $625 | $1,300 |
Burlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $745 | $1,800 |
Burlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $750 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $745. Westland Village in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
Westland Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Newbury Village Burlington Cooperative | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
The Burlington Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Westland Manor | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, IA
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $0.89 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 316 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,498. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 204 Arch St Model at 204 Arch St, Unit #202 starting at $2,000 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burlington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 316 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
204 Arch St, Unit #202 | 204 Arch St | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Nexus TownHomes | 510 Layne Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Westland Manor | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 312 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
830 Columbia St, Unit 830 | 830 Columbia St | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Newbury Village Burlington Cooperative | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
1208 Koestner St, Unit 6 | 1208 Koestner St | Studio ,1BA | $1.12 |
716 Aetna St, Unit 716 | 716 Aetna St | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
200 S 8th St, Unit 202 | 200 S 8th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.11 |
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Best Local Schools in Burlington, IA
Sunnyside Elementary School
Edward Stone Middle School
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Getting Around Burlington, IA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
14 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burlington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Burlington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Burlington is at Urbane424 Apartments listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment is $750 at Green Gable Cottages.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Burlington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Burlington is starting from $745 at Bel Aire Apartments.
What is the most affordable Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Burlington Apartments and starts from $1,100.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.