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Burlingame, CA

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Small-town charm in the South Bay area.

Schools Walkable Upscale Commuter Family-Friendly

This South Bay suburb is known as the “City of Trees,” and the picturesque image that nickname conjures is pretty close to the truth. The greenery, layout, and extensive sidewalk system make Burlingame a highly walkable community, particularly in the downtown area. Combine that with the excellent schools in the area, and you’ve got a great environment for raising a family.

Travel from a Burlingame apartment is a breeze with the 101 running straight through the middle of town, San Francisco International Airport just outside the city limits, and BART rail service accessible just north of town in Millbrae. Across I-280 lies the enormous Rancho Corral de Tierra, providing thousands of acres of scenic landscape to explore.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Burlingame, CA is $2,397 for a studio, $2,916 for one bedroom, $3,972 for two bedrooms, and $5,923 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlingame has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,916/month
697 Sq Ft
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Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

76

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

380 Students

9
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

425 Students

8
out of 10

Hoover Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

225 Students

8
out of 10

McKinley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

552 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

376 Students

7
out of 10

Burlingame Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

1,013 Students

8
out of 10

Bsd Preschool

Public

3 Students

Rating Unavailable

Burlingame High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,519 Students

10
out of 10

Peninsula High (Continuation)

Public

Grades 9-12

166 Students

2
out of 10

Bsd Preschool

Public

3 Students

Rating Unavailable

Peninsula High

Public

Grades 9-12

1 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bayside Park
  • Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo)
  • Coyote Point Recreational Area
  • CuriOdyssey
  • San Mateo Arboretum

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.