Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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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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The Glenns at Elon
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Glenns at Elon

2434 W Webb AveBurlington, NC 27217
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Parkside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1510-1524 S Mebane StBurlington, NC 27215
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Courtyard Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

852 S Main StBurlington, NC 27215
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Oneida Mill Lofts
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: 09/18/2025

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$1,750$8508

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments in the North Burlington neighborhood priced from $750. The Louie in the North Burlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + ApartmentsProvence Apartments4BR,2BA$750
The LouieStudioStudio,1BA$795
Trails End ApartmentsNew River-Renovated1BR,1BA$950
Huffman Mill Townhomes1 Bed | 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$975
The Pointe1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$999
West PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,038
Oak Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Parkridge ApartmentsThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2.2A P+ Model at Crescent Oaks in the in the North Burlington neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the B3 - Mission Model at Ethan Pointe Apartments starting at $1,248 with a $1.08 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.
Crescent Oaks2.2A P+2BR,2BA$1.17
Ethan Pointe ApartmentsB3 - Mission2BR,2BA$1.08
Kirkwood Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.05
Parliament House Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Woodland Heights of BurlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Collins Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Residences at Forestdale2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
517 W Market St, Unit 517-H517 W Market St2BR,1BA$1.08
567 Parkview Dr567 Parkview Dr2BR,1BA$1.21
Huffman Mill Townhomes1 Bed | 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.25

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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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Getting Around Burlington, NC

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $950 at Trails End 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 $979 at Trails End Apartments.

What is the most affordable Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Burlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Forestdale and starts from $1,199.

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