Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT from $800 (91 Rentals)

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24 Loomis St, Unit 3
$1,500
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$1,500
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24 Loomis St, Unit 3

24 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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property at 7 Monroe St

$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

7 Monroe St

BurlingtonVT05401
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234 Shelburne Rd
$1,800 - $2,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

234 Shelburne Rd

234 Shelburne RdBurlington, VT 05401
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361 S Winooski Ave, Unit 2
$1,800
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$1,800
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361 S Winooski Ave, Unit 2

361 S Winooski AveBurlington, VT 05401
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135 Main St, Unit #1
$1,800
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135 Main St, Unit #1

135 Main StBurlington, VT 05401
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property at 32 Rose St

$1,800 - $2,100

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

32 Rose St

BurlingtonVT05401

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178 Cliff St, Unit 9
$1,900
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$1,900
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178 Cliff St, Unit 9

178 Cliff StBurlington, VT 05401
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28 Loomis St, Unit 2
$1,900
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$1,900
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28 Loomis St, Unit 2

28 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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222 Summit St, Unit 5
$1,900
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222 Summit St, Unit 5

222 Summit StBurlington, VT 05401
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260 College St
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260 College St

260 College StBurlington, VT 05401
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8-16 Clarke St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8-16 Clarke St

8-16 Clarke StBurlington, VT 05401
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205 N Willard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

205 N Willard St

205 N Willard StBurlington, VT 05401

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, VT

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

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$2,640$850103
Downtown Burlington$4,500$1,10020
Old North End$4,500$850126
South End$7,000$1,10066

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, VT is a Studio unit found at Parc Terrace in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $1,363. Quarry Hill Club & Condominiums in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,363
Quarry Hill Club & CondominiumsBuilding 430 StudiosStudio,1BA$1,495
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed with den (33 East Alle1BR,1BA$1,600
328 College St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
111 E Allen StThe Halo Studio LayoutStudio,1BA$1,650
Keen's CrossingAsh1BR,1BA$1,697
348 College St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.94 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 56 Drew St in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 172 Cliff St Model at 172 Cliff St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the South 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.
56 Drew St5 Bedroom 2 Bath5BR,2BA$1.94
172 Cliff St, Unit 1172 Cliff St2BR,1BA$1.46
222 Summit St, Unit 5222 Summit St2BR,1BA$1.46
178 Cliff St, Unit 9178 Cliff St2BR,1BA$1.46
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen)1BR,1BA$1.61
28 Loomis St, Unit 228 Loomis St2BR,1BA$1.90
236 Shelburne Rd, Unit 3236 Shelburne Rd2BR,1BA$1.95
94 Loomis St, Unit 94 LOOMIS94 Loomis St1BR,1BA$1.61
135 Main St, Unit #1135 Main St1BR,1BA$2.07
24 Loomis St, Unit 324 Loomis St1BR,1BA$1.76

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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 $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burlington?

The cheapest apartment in Burlington is Winooski Block which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Burlington costs $4,660.

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 9 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 $557 which is $4,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlington.

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