Burlingame

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Burlingame, CA

Area Guide

Small-town charm in the South Bay area.

Schools Walkable Upscale Commuter Family-Friendly

Burlingame, located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, is home to 18,000 public trees that line its streets, earning it the nickname "City of Trees." The downtown area along Burlingame Avenue features shopping destinations, restaurants, and the Apple Store. The rental market includes apartments near downtown and in residential neighborhoods, with current average rents ranging from $2,443 for studios to $6,132 for three-bedroom homes. The Broadway district offers a second commercial center, adding to the walkable nature of the community.

Located minutes from San Francisco International Airport, Burlingame maintains its distinct character with parks and eucalyptus groves throughout the city. The historic Burlingame train station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serves commuters while preserving the area's architectural heritage. The city's public schools consistently demonstrate strong academic achievement. Local landmarks include the historic Kohl Mansion, now part of Mercy High School's campus, which served as a filming location for the 1921 silent version of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" starring Mary Pickford.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Burlingame, CA is $2,500 for a studio, $3,073 for one bedroom, $4,263 for two bedrooms, and $6,225 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlingame has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,073/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$14,675/month
3,062 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,680/month
714 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Burlingame, CA

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

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

425 Students

Franklin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

380 Students

Hoover Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

225 Students

McKinley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

552 Students

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

376 Students

Burlingame Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

1,013 Students

BSD Preschool

Public

3 Students

Burlingame High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,519 Students

Peninsula High (Continuation)

Public

Grades 9-12

166 Students

BSD Preschool

Public

3 Students

Peninsula High

Public

Grades 9-12

1 Students

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

Top Apartments in Burlingame

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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 November 2025.