Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burlington Neighborhood of Burlington, VT from $950 (37 Rentals)

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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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27 Loomis St
$1,800 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price

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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19 Hickok Pl
$1,900 - $3,450

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Base Rent$1,900 - $3,450

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $3,450
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

19 Hickok Pl

19 Hickok PlBurlington, VT 05401
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21 Loomis St
$2,000 - $4,000

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Base Rent$2,000 - $4,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $4,000
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

21 Loomis St

21 Loomis 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
property at 19 Grant St
$1,175 - $1,500
Studio Rentals
Available Nov 1
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19 Grant St

BurlingtonVT05401

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33 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Pine St

33 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
property at 105 S Union St
$1,730 - $5,020
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
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105 S Union St

BurlingtonVT05401
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The Nest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Nest

79 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
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City West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City West

157-159 S Champlain StBurlington, VT 05401
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77 Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

77 Residences

77 Pine StBurlington, VT 05401
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property at 252 College St
$1,920 - $2,700
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
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252 College St

BurlingtonVT05401

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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 1 Bed unit found at 187 Pearl St priced from $1,450. 58-62 North Union St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burlington apartments for rent in Burlington, VT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
187 Pearl StStudio One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,450
58-62 North Union St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
224 Pine St2b/1ba2BR,1BA$1,700
247PearlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
City WestThe Seiche 1BR Layout1BR,1BA$1,863
1 Lawson Ln4-012BR,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burlington, VT

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burlington area is the $2.65 price per square foot 38 S Union St Model at 38 S Union St, Unit 38 South Union Street in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown Burlington apartment is the 39 King St Model at 39 King St, Unit 39 starting at $2,800 with a $2.33 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.
38 S Union St, Unit 38 South Union Street38 S Union St6BR,2BA$2.65
39 King St, Unit 3939 King St3BR,1BA$2.33
224 Pine St2b/1ba2BR,1BA$1.97
1 Lawson Ln4-012BR,1BA$3.57
247PearlOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
4 Bradley St, Unit Apartment4 Bradley St1BR,1BA$3.00
City WestStudio LayoutStudio ,1BA$4.44

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Burlington, Burlington, VT

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Burlington Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Burlington is 58-62 North Union St. which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Burlington costs $2,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Burlington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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