Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burlington Neighborhood of Burlington, VT from $900 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Burlington area of Burlington.

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 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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property at 222 S Union St

$2,100 - $3,300

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

222 S Union St

BurlingtonVT05401
property at 131 Main St

$2,250

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$2,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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131 Main St, Unit 509, Unit 509

131 Main St
BurlingtonVT05401

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188 Pine St
$2,300 - $2,700
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$2,300 - $2,700
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$2,300 - $2,700
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

188 Pine St

188 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
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260 College St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

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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33 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Pine St

33 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
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The Nest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nest

79 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
  • Utilities Included

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City West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City West

157-159 S Champlain StBurlington, VT 05401
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Downtown Burlington, Burlington, VT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Burlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Burlington area of Burlington, VT is a Studio unit found at 187 Pearl St priced from $1,750. 247Pearl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burlington apartments for rent in Burlington, VT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
187 Pearl StStudio One BathStudio,1BA$1,750
247PearlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
City WestStudio LayoutStudio,1BA$1,890
77 ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burlington, VT

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burlington area is the $2.37 price per square foot 19 Orchard Ter Model at 19 Orchard Ter, Unit 21B in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Burlington apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 247Pearl starting at $1,800 with a $3.18 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Burlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19 Orchard Ter, Unit 21B19 Orchard Ter1BR,1BA$2.37
247PearlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
77 ResidencesStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20
City WestStudio LayoutStudio ,1BA$4.44
187 Pearl StStudio One BathStudio ,1BA$4.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Burlington, Burlington, VT

Ranked #2

Among cities in Vermont for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Burlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Burlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Burlington is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Burlington?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burlington is 247Pearl which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Downtown Burlington costs $5,500.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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