Cheap Homes for Rent in the Burlingame Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $900 (40 Rentals)

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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

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property at 3825 Van Dyke Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3825 Van Dyke Ave, Unit 6

3825 Van Dyke Ave
San DiegoCA92105
property at 4150 34th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4150 34th St

San DiegoCA92104
property at 4515 37th St

$1,899

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$1,899
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$1,899

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4515 37th St

San DiegoCA92116
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

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property at 4364 Alabama St

$2,000 - $3,395

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4364 Alabama St

San DiegoCA92104
property at 3610 44th St

$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3610 44th St

San DiegoCA92105
property at 1643 6th Ave

$2,049

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$2,049
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$2,049

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1643 6th Ave, Unit 414

1643 6th Ave
San DiegoCA92101
property at 4486 38th St

$2,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4486 38th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 445 Island Ave

$2,099 - $2,545

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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445 Island Ave

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
Chamoune Senior ApartmentsThe Mission - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
WLA Windsor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
The LeoStudioStudio,1BA$1,531

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlingame, CA

As of July 23, 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 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Fifth & Olive starting at $3,200 with a $2.29 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
Fifth & Olive2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.29
The Theater Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom Penthouse level2BR,2BA$2.22
Form 15Plan 2A2BR,2BA$2.63
4473 Menlo Ave, Unit D4473 Menlo Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Island Gardens Apartments - Affordable2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.12
Mid-City Family Apts - Affordable HousingProject One2BR,1BA$2.75
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
The LeoStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Burlingame

What type of rentals are currently available in Burlingame?

There are currently 4162 Apartments for Rent in Burlingame, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $29,595. There are also 193 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Burlingame ranging from $990 to $8,500.

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 $990 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,930.

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 $2,335 to $12,144, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $5,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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