
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT from $900 (17 Rentals)
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128 Colchester Ave, Unit #3

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Burlington, VT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Burlington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Burlington Studio Apartments | $1,868 | $1,200 | $2,300 |
Cheap Burlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $1,550 | $3,000 |
Cheap Burlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,556 | $6,200 |
Cheap Burlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $2,200 | $3,500 |
Cheap Burlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $2,775 | $3,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, VT
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Centennial | $3,400 | $1,300 | 51 |
Old North End | $3,400 | $1,200 | 47 |
South End | $3,450 | $1,200 | 28 |
Downtown Burlington | $3,650 | $1,200 | 14 |
Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, VT is a 2 Beds unit found at Keen's Crossing in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $1,556. South End Apartments in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Keen's Crossing | Cedar - Income Limits Apply | 2BR,2BA | $1,556 |
South End Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Winooski Block | Winooski Block 33 East Allen | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
247Pearl | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Residences at Great Cedars | 219 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.67 price per square foot 20 Decatur Street Model at 20 Decatur Street, Unit 20 in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the Beautiful Model at 238 College St starting at $2,500 with a $1.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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20 Decatur Street, Unit 20 | 20 Decatur Street | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
238 College St | Beautiful | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Packard Lofts | 23 | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Residences at Great Cedars | 219 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
83 Hayward St, Unit 83 | 83 Hayward St | 3BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Quarry Hill Club & Condominiums | Building 315 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
128 Colchester Ave, Unit #3 | 128 Colchester Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Keen's Crossing | Willow | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
Catamount Ridge | Model B | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Silversmith | Silversmith | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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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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Getting Around Burlington, VT
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Winooski Block which is listed at $1,700, while the average apartment in Burlington costs $3,475.
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 16 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 $439 which is $3,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlington.
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