Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Burlingame Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $500 (110 Rentals)

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Burlingame, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Burlingame Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Burlingame area of San Diego, CA is a Studio unit found at Trolley Court priced from $974. 3942 8th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Burlingame apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CourtStandardStudio,$974
3942 8th AveStudioStudio,$995
Studio 15Studios - 50% AMI - Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,050
Peachtree Inn - Fully furnished units!StandardStudio,1BA$1,062
Hillcrest InnStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,292
Vantaggio Suites HillcrestSmall WestStudio,1BA$1,475
DL A StStudio (R)Studio,1BA$1,499
The Theater ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Studios435: Furnished Studios with Modern Esthetic0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlingame, CA

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Burlingame area is the $2.16 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Burlingame apartment is the 4528 35th St Model at 4528 35th St, Unit 4528 starting at $2,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Balboa Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Burlingame apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts at 734 University AveHuge Loft UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.16
4528 35th St, Unit 45284528 35th St2BR,1BA$2.50
Cornerstone Lofts1/1 Loft1BR,1BA$2.45
3819 Wilson Ave, Unit 13819 Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.58
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit H4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.46
Horton 4th Avenue1BD1BR,1BA$2.60
Arrive Broadway LoftsBvilding StudioStudio ,1BA$2.76
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
The Residences at 3954 KansasOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Burlingame, San Diego, CA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Diego. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Burlingame Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 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 Burlingame Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Burlingame?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Burlingame is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Burlingame?

The cheapest apartment in Burlingame is The Residences at 3954 Kansas which is listed at $1,292, while the average apartment in Burlingame costs $4,997.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Burlingame?

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 39 regular apartments in Burlingame 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 Burlingame?

Cheap apartments in Burlingame have an average cost of $228 which is $4,769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Burlingame.

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