Cheap Homes for Rent in Burlingame Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $800 (48 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
property at 2578 L St

$1,750 - $1,825

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2578 L St

San DiegoCA92102

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property at 1643 Sixth Ave

$1,850 - $3,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1643 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101
property at 2838 Fairmount Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2838 Fairmount Ave

San DiegoCA92105
property at 1080 Park Blvd

$1,945 - $5,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1080 Park Blvd

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 3720 Granada Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3720 Granada Ave

San DiegoCA92104
property at 889 DATE St

$1,995 - $4,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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889 DATE St

San DiegoCA92101
property at 253 10th Ave

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

253 10th Ave, Unit 628, Unit 628

253 10th Ave
San DiegoCA92101

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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 517 24th St

$2,250

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$2,250
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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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517 24th St

San DiegoCA92102
property at 777 Sixth Ave

$2,295 - $3,995

1 Bedroom Rentals

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777 Sixth Ave

San DiegoCA92101

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property at 4618 Marlborough Dr

$2,300

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$2,300
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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4618 Marlborough Dr

San DiegoCA92116
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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
Villa De Oro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
MBS StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The Theater ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
WLA 509 Park0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Burlingame, CA

As of April 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 3722 Florida St Model at 3722 Florida St, Unit 3 starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 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
3722 Florida St, Unit 33722 Florida St3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Viridian LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Pioneer – Lofts (PIOLOF)Lofts1BR,1BA$2.17
Cornerstone Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
3854 46th St, Unit apt 73854 46th St2BR,2BA$2.51
The Ridge Apartments in City Heights2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.49
MBS StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
Hillside ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$2.33
Villa De Oro ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.33

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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 $22,585. There are also 238 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Burlingame ranging from $845 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 $845 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,441.

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 $2,649 to $17,067, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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