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1219 Grace Ave, Unit C
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1219 Grace AveBurlington, NC 27217
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119 N Ireland St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

119 N Ireland St

119 N Ireland StBurlington, NC 27217
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Moore Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moore Apartments

325-333 E Davis StBurlington, NC 27215
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oneida Mill Lofts

219 W Harden StGraham, NC 27253
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, NC

Pricing Updated: 02/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Burlington, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Burlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Burlington$1,860$79525

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, NC is a Studio unit found at The Louie in the North Burlington neighborhood priced from $750. Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments Student Housing in the North Burlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LouieStudioStudio,1BA$750
Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments Student HousingProvence Apartments4BR,2BA$775
Glennwood Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$925
Clifton Place ApartmentsPhase 2 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$947
The Pointe1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.25 price per square foot The Brighton Model at Windsor Upon Stonecrest in the in the Lindley Park Estates neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Kirkwood Place Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the North Burlington 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.
Windsor Upon StonecrestThe Brighton3BR,2BA$1.25
Kirkwood Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Coat of Arms Apartments2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Woodland Heights of BurlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
339 S Spring St, Unit B339 S Spring St1BR,1BA$1.05
Collins Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.13
517 W Market St, Unit 517-L517 W Market St2BR,1BA$1.08
Parliament House Apartments1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.18
Huffman Mill Townhomes1 Bed | 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.25
1219 Grace Ave, Unit C1219 Grace Ave1BR,1BA$1.16

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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.

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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 The Louie listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment is $925 at Glennwood 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 $1,024 at Willow Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Huffman Mill Townhomes and starts from $1,299.

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