Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT from $800 (67 Rentals)

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24 Loomis St
$1,500 - $2,800
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

24 Loomis St

24 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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29 N Union St, Unit 5
$1,500
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29 N Union St, Unit 5

29 N Union StBurlington, VT 05401
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31 Loomis St
$1,600 - $1,800
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

31 Loomis St

31 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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204 North Ave, Unit 3
$1,650
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204 North Ave, Unit 3

204 North AveBurlington, VT 05401
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, VT

Pricing Updated: 03/12/2026

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
Downtown Burlington$3,550$1,10015
Centennial$6,000$1,44525
Old North End$6,000$1,10088
South End$6,000$1,10045

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. Parc Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,362. 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
Parc Terrace0br/1ba INCOME RESTRICTEDStudio,1BA$1,362
Residences at Great Cedars1 BR1BR,1BA$1,395
Quarry Hill Club & CondominiumsBuilding 430 StudiosStudio,1BA$1,495
247PearlStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Winooski BlockWinooski Block 33 East Allen1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.77 price per square foot 12 Platt St Model at 12 Platt St, Unit 12 Platt St Apt B in the in the Old North End neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 22 Decatur St Model at 22 Decatur St, Unit 22 starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Old North End 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.
12 Platt St, Unit 12 Platt St Apt B12 Platt St3BR,1BA$1.77
22 Decatur St, Unit 2222 Decatur St2BR,1BA$1.50
Farm Stand1/11BR,1BA$1.75
398 Weaver St, Unit 2398 Weaver St2BR,1BA$1.90
94 Loomis St, Unit 94 LOOMIS94 Loomis St1BR,1BA$1.64
367 Belwood Ave367 Belwood Ave2BR,1BA$2.11
2 N Winooski Ave, Unit 3FS2 N Winooski Ave1BR,1BA$1.44
73 Church St, Unit 3FS73 Church St1BR,1BA$2.00
Winooski BlockWinooski Block 33 East Allen1BR,1BA$1.96
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 $1,550.

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 $5,387.

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 42 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 $546 which is $4,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlington.

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