Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Burbank, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Burbank, CA rent slipped 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Renters today are paying $228 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.3% month-over-month increase.

  • Burbank rents run 33.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California markets with limited total rentals at 184 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Burbank rent for $1,775/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,850/month, while larger units reach $6,850/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $4,500/month compared to $2,400/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Media Center rents fell 32.4% year over year to $2,900/month across 15 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 6.5% drop, showing a sharper cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Burbank

$2,595/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burbank is $2,595 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $645 more per month.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burbank

184

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,775

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,199

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,850

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,700

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$6,850

6%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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$2,595
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,445
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burbank, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in Burbank, CA

2403 W Verdugo Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chandler Park house for rent in Burbank

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Jul 1

BURBANK - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

BURBANK

W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

501 S 7th St #F - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Burbank

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

Metropolitan Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Metropolitan Place Apartments

1800 Grismer Ave, Burbank, CA 91504

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,150–$3,552

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 $2,595 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burbank?

Average rent prices in Burbank have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Burbank rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burbank is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burbank?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burbank are Rancho Adjacent ($2,322/mo), Mcneil ($2,456/mo), and Magnolia Park ($2,749/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?

Burbank's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $3,000 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this Southern California entertainment industry hub, where two-bedroom apartments make up 40% of available inventory.

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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