1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC (71 Rentals)

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119 N Ireland St
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119 N Ireland St

119 N Ireland StBurlington, NC 27217
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The Glenns at Elon
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The Glenns at Elon

2434 W Webb AveBurlington, NC 27217
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Parkside Apartments
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Parkside Apartments

1510-1524 S Mebane StBurlington, NC 27215
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Buckhill Village
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Buckhill Village

120 Buckhill Village DrBurlington, NC 27215
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Holiday Cedar Ridge
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Holiday Cedar Ridge

2680 S Mebane StBurlington, NC 27215
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Woodridge Apartments
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Woodridge Apartments

1604-1626 Morningside DrBurlington, NC 27217
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211 Apple St
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211 Apple St

211 Apple StBurlington, NC 27217
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Alamance Plaza
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Alamance Plaza

111 Maple AveBurlington, NC 27215
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1323 Sidney Ave
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1323 Sidney Ave

1323 Sidney AveBurlington, NC 27217
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611-641 Fairfax Dr
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611-641 Fairfax Dr

611-641 Fairfax DrBurlington, NC 27217
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Colonial Apartments
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Colonial Apartments

210 E Morehead StBurlington, NC 27215
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Amberly Trace
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Amberly Trace

186 Amberson WayBurlington, NC 27215
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205 Markham St
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205 Markham St

205 Markham StBurlington, NC 27215
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117 Tucker St
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117 Tucker St

117 Tucker StBurlington, NC 27215
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120 N Ireland St
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120 N Ireland St

120 N Ireland StBurlington, NC 27217

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Burlington 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 60 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Burlington, NC neighborhoods that range in price from $850 to $1,495. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Burlington with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Burlington60$1,192$850

Largest Available Burlington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Burlington, NC is found at Woodland Heights of Burlington in the Lindley Park Estates neighborhood and is 1,021 square feet priced from $1,175. Lofts on Haw River in the North Burlington neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 969 square feet and currently listed start at $1,458. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Burlington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Woodland Heights of BurlingtonOne Bedroom1,021 Sq Ft$1,175
Lofts on Haw RiverA13969 Sq Ft$1,458
Elevate Haw RiverA1F Sunroom894 Sq Ft$1,155
Fairway Village at Stoney Creek1 Bedroom 1 Bath872 Sq Ft$1,419
Elevate 54Wyatt854 Sq Ft$1,140
Alamance ReserveThe Highland840 Sq Ft$1,185
Buckhill VillageOssippee815 Sq Ft$1,415
The Venue Apartment HomesPhase 1-1x1 SemiUpgrade-Call For Availability804 Sq Ft$1,075
Ethan Pointe ApartmentsA2 - Broyhill795 Sq Ft$980
Huffman Mill Townhomes1 Bed | 1.5 Bath780 Sq Ft$1,049

Cheapest Available Burlington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Burlington, NC is the 1 BR 1 BATH Model starting from $925 at Glennwood Apartments in the North Burlington neighborhood. The second most affordable Burlington 1 Bedroom is the A2 - Broyhill Model at Ethan Pointe Apartments starting at $980 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Burlington is currently $1,280. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Burlington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Glennwood Apartments1 BR 1 BATH$925
Ethan Pointe ApartmentsA2 - Broyhill$980
The Pointe1x1 Standard-Call for Availability$999
Huffman Mill Townhomes1 Bed | 1.5 Bath$1,049
Parkridge ApartmentsThe Willow$1,050
West Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,061
The Venue Apartment HomesPhase 1 - 1 x 1Standard-Call For Availability$1,075
Elevate Haw RiverA1A Balcony$1,095
Elevate 54Eno$1,110
Windsor Upon StonecrestThe Cambridge$1,155

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Burlington Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live and work, then you may have thought about Burlington, North Carolina. Burlington is located very close to Durham and Chapel Hill, NC. Furthermore, Burlington is not that far from Greensboro, High Point, or Winston-Salem. It is a rapidly growing area, with many people looking for employment opportunities and affordable housing. With friendly people, blue skies, and beautiful weather, learn more about Burlington, NC. Then, consider looking for Burlington apartments in the local area.

Why live in Burlington, NC?

There are numerous reasons why so many people choose to live in Burlington, North Carolina. First, the cost of housing is relatively low. When compared to Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, it is much less expensive to live in Burlington than it is to live in than these other major cities. Second, there are plenty of outstanding educational institutions relatively close by. Examples include Duke University in Durham and the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Finally, you are not that far from Greensboro, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Raleigh. If you need to get to any of these cities, it is not that long of a drive.

Burlington, NC
Population: 53,748

Ranked #729

in US Census Population by City

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42 / 100

Car-Dependent

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38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Burlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Burlington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Burlington is at Glennwood Apartments listed at $925.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Burlington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Burlington is $1,280.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Burlington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Burlington is a 1,021 square feet unit starting from $1,175 at Woodland Heights of Burlington.

What is the average size for Burlington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Burlington is currently 725 sq ft.

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