Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Burbank, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Burbank, CA rent slipped 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,597/month. Renters today are paying $307 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since last summer's peak of $2,880/month.

  • Burbank rent is 34.9% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. This positions Burbank among pricier Southern California metros despite the recent cooldown in rents.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Burbank rent for about $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,194/month, 2-bedrooms $2,872/month, 3-bedrooms $4,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $8,495/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments make up 81.0% of total rentals in Burbank, renting at a median of $2,400/month compared to houses at $4,500/month. This spread shows the difference in rent by property type for renters in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Burbank

$2,597/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burbank is $2,597 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $672 more per month.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burbank

156

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burbank rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Burbank, CA

Average rent prices in Burbank have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Burbank, CA

Rent prices in Burbank vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burbank is $2,400, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burbank run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

4%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,194

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,872

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,500

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$8,495

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,194

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,872

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Burbank, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Burbank, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Burbank and Alhambra by all bedroom counts and property types.

Burbank

Median rent price$2,597
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,347
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burbank, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in Burbank, CA

3200 N San Fernando Blvd #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burbank

R4 - 20

3200 N San Fernando Blvd #20, Burbank, CA 91504

Studio

0 baths

$680

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 14

BURBANK - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

BURBANK

W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

417 E Elmwood Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Apartment for rent in Burbank

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$2,000

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

1610 Grismer Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burbank

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Burbank, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Burbank rental market.

How much is rent in Burbank?

The average rent in Burbank is $2,597 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burbank?

Average rent prices in Burbank have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Burbank rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burbank is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $672 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burbank?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burbank are Rancho Adjacent ($1,937/mo), Mcneil ($2,382/mo), and Media Center ($2,615/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burbank?

To comfortably afford rent in Burbank, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Burbank?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Burbank average around $2,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,930/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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