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property at 109 Brooks St

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109 Brooks St

BurlingtonNC27215

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property at 805 S Broad St

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805 S Broad St

BurlingtonNC27215

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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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Courtyard Apartments
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Courtyard Apartments

852 S Main StBurlington, NC 27215
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Parkside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1510-1524 S Mebane StBurlington, NC 27215
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The Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe

2008 S Mebane StBurlington, NC 27215
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Where to Rent in Greensboro: Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Families and Singles

Discover our local expert's top affordable neighborhoods for renting in Greensboro, NC. Find your perfect Greensboro apartments for rent, whether you're looking for downtown action, historic charm, or a great commute.

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

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$1,885$795163

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 Student Housing in the North Burlington neighborhood priced from $685. Residences at Forestdale in the North Burlington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Evellien & Provence: Townhomes + Apartments Student HousingProvence Apartments4BR,2BA$685
Residences at Forestdale1 Bedroom 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$849
Glennwood Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$925
Huffman Mill Townhomes1A Classic1BR,1BA$983
Emerald Court2/1 Garden2BR,1BA$999
The Venue Apartment HomesPhase 1 - 1 x 1Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Parkridge ApartmentsThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,050
Parliament House Apartments1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1,050
Ethan Pointe ApartmentsB - Colonial2BR,2BA$1,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Crescent Oaks in the in the North Burlington neighborhood starting from $1,429. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Kirkwood Place Apartments starting at $1,216 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 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Kirkwood Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Riverbend Apartments2 Bed x 1.5 Bath TH2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Woodland Heights of BurlingtonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
916 Avon Ave, Unit 202916 Avon Ave2BR,2BA$1.13
Collins Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Harden Crossing2Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Ethan Pointe ApartmentsB - Colonial2BR,2BA$1.08
Parliament House Apartments1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.18
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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Burlington Apartment is $849 at Residences at Forestdale.

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 $999 at Emerald Court.

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 $1,249.

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