South End

Burlington, VT

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South End - Burlington, VT

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A topnotch college town off of Lake Champlain

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Burlington, Vermont is a scenic city featuring everything from lakefront views and urban amenities to suburban streets and pastoral land. And its South End neighborhood is the perfect depiction of all of these appealing qualities sitting off of Lake Champlain. The proud home of Champlain College and the nearby University of Vermont, Burlington’s South End offers a youthful, family-friendly vibe and a wide range of rental options to choose from between apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes. Interstate 89 separates South End from shopping destinations like the University Mall, and Church Street Marketplace is directly north of the neighborhood.

Burlington as a whole prides itself on the support of local businesses, and South End is no different! This tight-knit community offers fantastic small businesses from Citizen Cider to Myer’s Bagel Bakery. The great outdoors await at Burlington Country Club, and Oakledge Park offers lakefront views, a swimming beach, sports facilities, and a playground. With a five-mile distance between South End and the Burlington International Airport, traveling by air is a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in South End is $1,263 for a studio, $1,693 for one bedroom, $1,527 for two bedrooms, and $1,668 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South End has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 379 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,263/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 777 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,693/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 908 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,527/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 930 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,668/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

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

42

Some Transit

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

83

Very Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center
  • Perkins Geology Museum
  • Intervale Center
  • Shelburne Farms
  • Niquette Bay State Park

Airports

  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International
  • Plattsburgh International

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