Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT from $800 (146 Rentals)

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property at 22 Ward St

$950

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$950
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

22 Ward St

BurlingtonVT05401
property at 38 Sherman St

$1,490 - $1,575

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 3

38 Sherman St

BurlingtonVT05401

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property at 454 Colchester Ave

$1,600 - $1,850

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$1,600 - $1,850
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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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454 Colchester Ave

BurlingtonVT05401

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409 Saint Paul St
$1,700
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$1,700
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Studio Apartment Available May 1

409 Saint Paul St

409 Saint Paul StBurlington, VT 05401
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property at 45 N Winooski Ave

$1,700 - $2,650

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

45 N Winooski Ave

BurlingtonVT05401
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28 Loomis St
$1,800 - $1,900
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

28 Loomis St

28 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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222 Summit St
$1,900
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

222 Summit St

222 Summit StBurlington, VT 05401
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, VT

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Burlington, VT 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
Centennial$2,395$82534
Downtown Burlington$5,500$1,4459
Old North End$5,500$82579
South End$5,500$1,00029

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, VT is a 1 Bed unit found at Pines Senior Living priced from $1,230. Residences at Great Cedars has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pines Senior Living1br/1ba-Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,230
Residences at Great Cedars1 BR1BR,1BA$1,395
Quarry Hill Club & CondominiumsBuilding 430 StudiosStudio,1BA$1,495
South End ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen)1BR,1BA$1,700
61 North DorsetStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
Keen's CrossingCedar2BR,2BA$1,709
187 Pearl StStudio One BathStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2/2 Model at Farm Stand in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the Pine Model at Keen's Crossing starting at $2,470 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Centennial 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.
Farm Stand2/22BR,2BA$1.99
Keen's CrossingPine2BR,2BA$2.18
Millhouse TerraceTwo Bedroom Town House2BR,1BA$2.43
191 North Ave, Unit A - First Floor191 North Ave2BR,1BA$2.00
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen)1BR,1BA$1.61
11 Audet St, Unit A Upstairs11 Audet St2BR,1BA$2.00
67 Lafountain St, Unit 67A67 Lafountain St2BR,1BA$2.38
19 Orchard Ter, Unit 21B19 Orchard Ter1BR,1BA$2.37
157 E Spring St, Unit 2B157 E Spring St1BR,1BA$2.40
Residences at Great Cedars1 BR1BR,1BA$1.89

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Burlington Overview

Burlington, VT, offers you and your family unique diversity with every corner you turn. You’ll find stunning areas of American history to tour and beautiful forests and mountains to hike and bike through. If modern-day activities are your thing, you’re sure to find plenty to do amidst numerous theaters and unique shops. Burlington is the biggest city in Vermont, and is well-known as one of the best college towns in the United States.

Why live in Burlington, VT?

Burlington’s diverse history offers something for everyone—young and old. Housing in the Burlington area is affordable and plentiful. Apartment living is a great way to have easy access to schools, shopping and fun things to do. You’re sure to find the atmosphere you’re looking for, whether you prefer a quiet neighborhood or the hustle and bustle of the downtown community!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Burlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Burlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burlington is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burlington?

The cheapest apartment in Burlington is Pines Senior Living which is listed at $1,230, while the average apartment in Burlington costs $4,723.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burlington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in Burlington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Burlington?

Cheap apartments in Burlington have an average cost of $487 which is $4,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlington.

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