Cheap Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT from $850 (115 Rentals)

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318 North St
$1,000 - $2,200

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Base Rent$1,000 - $2,200

Total Monthly Price$1,000 - $2,200
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

318 North St

318 North StBurlington, VT 05401
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24 Loomis St
$1,400 - $4,000

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Base Rent$1,400 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$1,400 - $4,000
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

24 Loomis St

24 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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17 S Willard St
$1,475 - $4,400

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Base Rent$1,475 - $4,400

Total Monthly Price$1,475 - $4,400
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

17 S Willard St

17 S Willard StBurlington, VT 05401
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29 N Union St
$1,500 - $3,000

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Base Rent$1,500 - $3,000

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $3,000
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

29 N Union St

29 N Union StBurlington, VT 05401
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31 Loomis St
$1,500 - $4,000

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Base Rent$1,500 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $4,000
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

31 Loomis St

31 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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property at 24-28-28 North St
$1,695 - $2,595
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24-28-28 North St

BurlingtonVT05401
property at 97 N Winooski Ave
$1,700 - $3,150
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Available Jun 1, 2027

97 N Winooski Ave

BurlingtonVT05401
property at 32 Rose St
$1,700 - $2,000
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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32 Rose St

BurlingtonVT05401

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361 S Winooski Ave, Unit 2
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
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361 S Winooski Ave, Unit 2

361 S Winooski AveBurlington, VT 05401
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27 Loomis St
$1,800 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,800 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

27 Loomis St

27 Loomis StBurlington, VT 05401
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65 Bradley St
$1,800 - $3,300

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Base Rent$1,800 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $3,300
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

65 Bradley St

65 Bradley StBurlington, VT 05401
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Burlington, VT

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Burlington, VT area range in price from $875 to $6,600 with an overall median price of $2,303. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Burlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Centennial$2,200$99522
Old North End$2,300$875104
South End$2,300$90060
Downtown Burlington$2,495$1,45014

Cheapest Available Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Burlington, VT is a Studio unit found at South End Apartments in the South End neighborhood priced from $1,313. Keen's Crossing in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,397. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Burlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South End ApartmentsSouth End Apartments | Studio AccessibleStudio,1BA$1,313
Keen's CrossingCedar2BR,2BA$1,397
Quarry Hill Club & CondominiumsBuilding 430 StudiosStudio,1BA$1,495
58-62 North Union St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Maiden LaneMaiden Lane | Studio AccessibleStudio,1BA$1,500
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed with den (33 East Alle1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlington, VT

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burlington area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 Dion St Model at 2 Dion St, Unit 2 Dion’s st in the starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Burlington apartment is the 172 Cliff St Model at 172 Cliff St starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 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.
2 Dion St, Unit 2 Dion’s st2 Dion St3BR,1.5BA$1.90
172 Cliff St172 Cliff St2BR,1BA$1.54
222 Summit St222 Summit St2BR,1BA$1.54
178 Cliff St178 Cliff St2BR,1BA$1.54
374 North St, Unit 374374 North St1BR,1BA$0.94
Winooski BlockWinooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen)1BR,1BA$1.61
28 Loomis St, Unit 228 Loomis St2BR,1BA$2.00
224 Pine St2b/1ba2BR,1BA$1.97
24 Loomis St24 Loomis St1BR,1BA$1.65
21 Sandalwood Rd, Unit Apartment21 Sandalwood Rd1BR,1BA$1.65

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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 $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burlington?

The cheapest apartment in Burlington is 58-62 North Union St. which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Burlington costs $2,303.

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 13 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 $622 which is $1,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlington.

Expert Rental Resources

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