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630 N 6th St
Studio Apartments

630 N 6th St

630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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701 Harrison Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

701 Harrison Ave

701 Harrison AveBurlington, IA 52601
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1301 Whitaker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Whitaker St

1301 Whitaker StBurlington, IA 52601
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601 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

601 N 6th St

601 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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Bel Aire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

301 Bel Aire CtBurlington, IA 52601
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1701 Orchard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Orchard St

1701 Orchard StBurlington, IA 52601
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10994 115th Ave

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property at 116 N 5th St

116 N 5th St

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Westland Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westland Manor

507 Vernon StWest Burlington, IA 52655
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Caspian by SJ
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caspian by SJ

701 E Pennington StWest Burlington, IA 52655
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Burlington, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1701 Orchard St in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $725. Park Madison Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1701 Orchard St#2 Second Floor1BR,1BA$725
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Urbane424 ApartmentsS3 - Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, IA and Nearby

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.28 price per square foot 510 Layne Drive Model at Nexus TownHomes in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the Churchill Lofts - 210 Model at Churchill Lofts starting at $950 with a $0.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nexus TownHomes510 Layne Drive2BR,1BA$1.28
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 2102BR,1BA$0.98
830 Columbia St, Unit 830830 Columbia St3BR,1BA$1.06
1701 Orchard St#2 Second Floor1BR,1BA$0.91
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
127 S Woodlawn Ave, Unit 127127 S Woodlawn Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$1.63
200 S 8th St, Unit 202200 S 8th StStudio ,1BA$1.11

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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

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  • 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 $725 at 1701 Orchard St.

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 $850 at Park Madison 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.