Cheap Homes for Rent in Burlingame Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (47 Rentals)

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property at 4482 Utah St

$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4482 Utah St, Unit 1

4482 Utah St
San DiegoCA92116

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property at 3020 C St

$1,650 - $2,875

1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3020 C St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 3776 Alabama St

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3776 Alabama St, Unit 210

3776 Alabama St
San DiegoCA92104

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property at 2241 Fourth Ave

$1,700 - $2,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2241 Fourth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 2140 B St

$1,995

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$1,995
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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2140 B St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,995 - $5,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101
property at 450 J St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 19

450 J St, Unit 5121

450 J St
San DiegoCA92101

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property at 3610 44th St

$2,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3610 44th St

San DiegoCA92105
property at 445 Island Ave

$2,195 - $4,725

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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445 Island Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 1080 Park Blvd

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1080 Park Blvd, Unit 1409

1080 Park Blvd
San DiegoCA92101
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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 Arlington Apartments priced from $900. Trolley Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $974. Here are the most affordable Burlingame apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arlington ApartmentsSingle Room OccupantStudio,$900
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
Island Village ApartmentsStudio ALL UTILITIES IncludedStudio,1BA$1,300
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
2855-2865 A St San Diego, CA 92102Standard studio first floorStudio,1BA$1,550
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlingame, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Burlingame area is the $1.72 price per square foot Huge Loft Units Model at Lofts at 734 University Ave in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Burlingame apartment is the 3x2 Model at South Park Place starting at $3,295 with a $2.17 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$1.72
South Park Place3x23BR,2BA$2.17
Fifth & Olive2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.32
The Theater Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom Penthouse level2BR,2BA$2.60
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.05
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.49
4473 Menlo Ave4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.57
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33

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The Student Renter's Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect San Diego Neighborhood to Rent

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Burlingame, San Diego, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Burlingame

What type of rentals are currently available in Burlingame?

There are currently 4161 Apartments for Rent in Burlingame, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $28,965. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Burlingame ranging from $1,395 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Burlingame?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Burlingame ranges from $1,395 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,547.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Burlingame?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Burlingame range from $2,749 to $15,296, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,950.

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