Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Burlington Neighborhood of Burlington, VT from $900 (6 Rentals)

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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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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 2 Beds unit found at Keen's Crossing priced from $1,556. 247Pearl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Downtown Burlington apartments for rent in Burlington, VT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keen's CrossingCedar - Income Limits Apply2BR,2BA$1,556
247PearlStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
ONE LakeviewStudio with Balcony and LakeviewStudio,1BA$2,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Burlington, VT

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Burlington area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2 bed + den Model at 77 Residences in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $6,200. The second greatest value Downtown Burlington apartment is the Beautiful Model at 238 College St starting at $2,500 with a $1.66 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.
77 Residences2 bed + den2BR,2BA$3.06
238 College StBeautiful3BR,1BA$1.66
56 King St, Unit 56 King 2nd Floor56 King St2BR,1BA$2.80
Keen's CrossingWillowStudio ,1BA$2.27
375 North Avenue -Sunset HouseOne Bedroom 520,5301BR,1BA$3.91
Spinner Place2 bedroom/2 study/2 bath2BR,2BA$2.96
ONE LakeviewStudio with Balcony and LakeviewStudio ,1BA$4.37
247PearlStudioStudio ,1BA$3.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Burlington, Burlington, VT

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Burlington, VT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Burlington Neighborhood in Burlington, VT

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 375 North Avenue -Sunset House which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Burlington costs $3,700.

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 5 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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