Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, IA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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630 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom 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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1701 Orchard St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Orchard St

1701 Orchard StBurlington, IA 52601
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116 N 5th St

BurlingtonIA52601

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Westland Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westland Manor

507 Vernon StWest Burlington, IA 52655

Burlington, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $645. Caspian Village in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$645
Caspian VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$700
Alice Place West Burlington1-Bedroom ADA1BR,1BA$740
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 61BR,1BA$775
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 4031BR,1BA$848
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 4041BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, IA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.13 price per square foot 204 Arch St Model at 204 Arch St, Unit #101 in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 2x1 Model at Westland Village starting at $850 with a $0.89 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.
204 Arch St, Unit #101204 Arch St3BR,2BA$1.13
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 22BR,1BA$1.11
830 Columbia St, Unit 830830 Columbia St3BR,1BA$1.06
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 4031BR,1BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.18
Alice Place West Burlington1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
2212 Piper Plz, Unit 32212 Piper Plz2BR,1BA$1.15
718 Aetna St, Unit 718 Aetna718 Aetna St1BR,1BA$1.14

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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

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14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Caspian Village listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment is $645 at Bel Aire Apartments.

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 $695 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 Stonegate Village Apartments and starts from $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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