Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Burlingame Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (52 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Burlingame area of San Diego with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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Broadway Towers
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$2,456 - $4,919Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive up to 12 weeks free rent when you move into select homes by 06/30/2026- Contact our leasing office for details ** Term
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Broadway Towers

1150 E StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park Summit
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$3,505 - $15,006
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$3,505 - $15,006

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

Park Summit

555 Upas StSan Diego, CA 92103
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The MINN
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$2,315 - $6,995Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free, Plus Free Parking! - For a Limited Time, The MINN is Offering 1 Month Free, Plus Free Parking When Signing a 12 t
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The MINN

1905 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102
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Rowyn
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$2,547 - $5,133
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$2,547 - $5,133

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Rowyn

3775 Sixth AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Concert Residences
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$2,610 - $5,097Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive up to 12 weeks free rent when you move into select homes by 06/30/2026- Contact our leasing office for details ** Term
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Concert Residences

955 11th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Diega
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$2,439 - $7,045
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$2,439 - $7,045

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Diega

702 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Pinnacle on The Park
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$1,995 - $8,400Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive up to 12 weeks free rent when you move into select homes by 06/30/2026- Contact our leasing office for details ** Term
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Pinnacle on The Park

424 15th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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GEMA
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$2,427 - $3,590
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$2,427 - $3,590

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GEMA

1471 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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ALX
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$2,213 - $5,861Special Offer
1 Month Free Move in before May 15th and enjoy 4 weeks free on all available floorplans.
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ALX

300 14th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Monroe
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$2,495 - $4,503Special Offer
Specials Enjoy up to 4 weeks on us! Our select units are moving fast—book your private tour today to claim your spot. Restrictions Apply
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Monroe

3090 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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800 Broadway
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$2,200 - $12,060Special Offer
2 Months Free UP TO 10 WEEKS FREE ON SELECT UNITS! Summer Savings: Up to Two Months Free Parking on Select Homes. *Restrictions Apply: Conta
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800 Broadway

800 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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AZUL North Park
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$2,702 - $5,790
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AZUL North Park

4499 Ohio StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Radian
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$2,800 - $10,000Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 8 Weeks Free! *Restrictions Apply. Please call associates for details.
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Radian

675 9th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Stanza Little Italy
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$2,470 - $7,076
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$2,470 - $7,076

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Stanza Little Italy

310 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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K1 Apartments
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$2,206 - $5,569
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K1 Apartments

330 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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625 Broadway
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$1,922 - $5,005
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$1,922 - $5,005

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625 Broadway

625 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Spire San Diego
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$2,210 - $8,400Special Offer
3 Months Free Receive up to 12 weeks free rent when you move into select homes by 06/30/2026- Contact our leasing office for details ** Term
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Spire San Diego

1443 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Artisan
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$2,299 - $4,599Special Offer
2 Months Free Move-In Special Receive Up to 2 Months Free! First Parking Spot Free! - No Monthly Fee *Select Homes. New Move-Ins
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Artisan

1601 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101
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Entrada
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$1,757 - $3,647
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$1,757 - $3,647

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Entrada

453 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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The Warwick
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$2,104 - $2,799
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$2,104 - $2,799

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 2

The Warwick

606 Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Tenth&G
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$2,112 - $3,563
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$2,112 - $3,563

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Tenth&G

707 10th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Denizen
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$2,856 - $4,490
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$2,856 - $4,490

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Denizen

3840 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Ollie North Park Lofts
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$2,926 - $4,662Special Offer
Specials We are now offering 1 month off with a 13-month lease on select units! Deposit starting at $1000.00 OAC *Specials are available to
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Ollie North Park Lofts

4333 Illinois StSan Diego, CA 92104
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City View
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$2,140 - $2,806
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$2,140 - $2,806

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City View

840 17th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Tenney
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$2,859 - $4,154
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$2,859 - $4,154

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Tenney

2260 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92104
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525 Olive
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$3,348 - $28,966
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$3,348 - $28,966

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525 Olive

525 Olive StSan Diego, CA 92103
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900 F Street
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$1,895 - $3,195Special Offer
1 Month Free ONE MONTH OFF RENT SPECIAL! - Limited Time: Receive ONE FULL MONTH When You Apply to Select Apartment Homes Today! Save an Addi
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900 F Street

900 F StSan Diego, CA 92101
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MoDE
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$2,391 - $3,461
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$2,391 - $3,461

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MoDE

635 Robinson AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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3942 8th Ave
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$995 - $1,450Special Offer
Specials 1/2 OFF 1st Month Rent with 6 month Approved Lease. 2 months 1/2 OFF with a 12 month Approved Lease
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3942 8th Ave

3942 8th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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Modera San Diego
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$2,412 - $7,892Special Offer
Specials ENJOY UP TO 2 WEEKS FREE ON ALL AVAILABLE HOMES!* ; Enjoy up to 2 weeks of rent free living on select homes when you lease by 06/15
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Modera San Diego

1445 K StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Strauss on Fifth
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$2,595 - $4,395Special Offer
1 Month Free Up To One Month Free! (#718 - 2 bed ) Must start lease within 10 days of application. Only valid to new residents to SPMI. Plea
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Strauss on Fifth

3534 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103
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The Rey
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$2,154 - $6,281Special Offer
2 Months Free LIMITED TIME - ASK US HOW TO GET UP TO 8 WEEKS FREE RENT!* *Restrictions apply/select apartments/subject to end without notice
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The Rey

801 A StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Park Diplomat
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$2,029 - $3,854
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$2,029 - $3,854

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Park Diplomat

1707 Essex StSan Diego, CA 92103
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Golden Pacific Apartments
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$2,300Special Offer
Specials *MOVE-IN SPECIAL: up to 2 weeks FREE off your first full month's rent upon immediate move-in. 12 month lease required. Available to
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Golden Pacific Apartments

1015-1095 19th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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North Park Properties
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$1,674 - $2,078Special Offer
Specials Up to 1 MONTH FREE - - Selected apartment homes (new move ins only- see leasing office for details). *All prices and specials are s
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North Park Properties

3792 31st StSan Diego, CA 92104
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Le Parc
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$3,450Special Offer
1 Month Free *4 Weeks Free with 72 Hour Look and Lease *4 Weeks Free Parking (Select Units) *2 Hours of Free Handyperson Services *Community
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Le Parc

2820 Polk AveSan Diego, CA 92104
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STUDIOS435
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$1,595 - $1,895Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive up to 4 weeks free plus $500 Look and Lease! Call for details.
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STUDIOS435

435 13th StSan Diego, CA 92101
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Creekside Villas Apartments
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$2,175 - $8,521Special Offer
Discounts Lease the day you tour and get $600 off your 1st Month leasing Special!!!! Hurry, it won't last. Contact the leasing office for mo
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Creekside Villas Apartments

220-290 47th StSan Diego, CA 92102
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Arrive Broadway Lofts
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$2,509 - $3,549Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy your first full month’s rent FREE when you make Arrive Broadway Lofts your new home! Offer valid on 12+ month lease terms
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Arrive Broadway Lofts

1007 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101
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Top San Diego Apartments in the Burlingame Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 06-17-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Burlingame, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Modera San Diego

ENJOY UP TO 2 WEEKS FREE ON ALL AVAILABLE HOMES!* ; Enjoy up to 2 weeks of rent free living on select homes when you lease by 06/15/2026! *Restrictions apply. Applications must be submitted within 24 hours of your tour and move in within 21 days. Special will be applied to your second full month of residency. Offer valid only on 13-15 month lease terms.Expires 06-17-2026

900 F Street

ONE MONTH OFF RENT SPECIAL! - Limited Time: Receive ONE FULL MONTH When You Apply to Select Apartment Homes Today! Save an Additional $500.00 Off Move-In Fees When You Look & Lease Within 48 Hours of Touring! Offer Valid thru 6/15/2026 - Certain Restrictions Apply. Contact Us for Info! Equal Housing Opportunity.Expires 06-17-2026

City View

Up to $1,000 off Select Units until 4/30! *Base Rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 06-18-2026

Entrada

$700 Look & Lease within 24 Hours of Tour, Plus 5 Weeks Free if Move-In is by 6/30/26.Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 06-18-2026

Diega

Up to 6 Weeks Free Base Rent & $1,000 Look and Lease Special!* *Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 06-18-2026

ALX

Move in before May 15th and enjoy 4 weeks free on all available floorplans.Expires 06-18-2026

625 Broadway

Up to 8 Weeks Free Base Rent + $2,000 Look & Lease — Available on Select Apartments. Minimum Lease Term Applies. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 06-18-2026

Denizen

Up to 1 Month Free Base Rent!* *Min Term Req’d. Other costs & fees excl. Terms apply. Select Units. Offer may change.Expires 06-18-2026

Monroe

Enjoy up to 4 weeks on us! Our select units are moving fast—book your private tour today to claim your spot. Restrictions ApplyExpires 06-18-2026

Tenney

Up to 4 Weeks Free on Base Rent on Immediate Move-Ins!* *Base Rent. Minimum lease term applies. Other Cost and Fees Excluded. Restrictions apply, please call for detailsExpires 06-18-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Burlingame, CA

Specials updated: 06-17-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Burlingame, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Park View Hillcrest

One Month Free - applies to all units! Call for more details!!Expires 08-31-2026

Artisan

Move-In Special Receive Up to 2 Months Free! First Parking Spot Free! - No Monthly Fee *Select Homes. New Move-InsExpires 07-31-2026

Strauss on Fifth

Up To One Month Free! (#718 - 2 bed ) Must start lease within 10 days of application. Only valid to new residents to SPMI. Please view property website for full details.Expires 06-30-2026

Golden Pacific Apartments

*MOVE-IN SPECIAL: up to 2 weeks FREE off your first full month's rent upon immediate move-in. 12 month lease required. Available today!*Expires 07-02-2026

Park Diplomat

Now offering up to 1 month FREE on select apartments!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 06-18-2026

Arrive Broadway Lofts

Enjoy your first full month’s rent FREE when you make Arrive Broadway Lofts your new home! Offer valid on 12+ month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.Expires 06-18-2026

City Villas Apartments

Receive two months free rent. Must move in by 06.29.26 *Call the office for details.Expires 06-18-2026

The Warwick

Now offering one month FREE with a 12-month lease minimum!* -- *Restrictions apply. Ask our team for details!Expires 06-18-2026

525 Olive

Up To 4 Weeks Free Base Rent on Select Apartment Homes. Also, Limited Availability On Our 1 Bedrooms. Book Your Private Tour With Us. Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded. *Restrictions apply.Expires 06-18-2026

F11 East Village

Lease Today for 10 Weeks Free Visit website for full offer details.Expires 06-18-2026

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Burlingame, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Burlingame Apartments

What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Burlingame?

Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Burlingame is at Trolley Court listed at $974.

How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Burlingame Apartment?

The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Burlingame is $3,798.

What is the largest Rent Specials Burlingame Apartment for rent?

Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Burlingame is a 2,166 square feet unit starting from $2,299 at Artisan.

What is the average size for Burlingame Rent Specials Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Burlingame is currently at 504 sq ft.

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