Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Burbank, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Burbank, CA rent slipped 8.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,596/month. Renters today are paying $366 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Burbank runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier coastal metro tier for renters. The city offers 163 total rentals, showing a relatively small market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Burbank rent for about $1,680/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,062/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,850/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $9,000/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom size.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments make up 81.5% of rentals and rent at a median of $2,425/month, while houses rent for a median of $4,500/month. This split shows the cost difference by property type in Burbank.

Median rent

Median rent in Burbank

$2,596/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burbank is $2,596 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $696 more per month.

$3.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burbank

163

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burbank rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $2,425, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burbank run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,837.

Listings

Studio

$1,680

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$2,062

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,850

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,487

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$9,000

6%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,680

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,062

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,487

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

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$2,596
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,397
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burbank, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Alhambra, CA.

Discover rentals in Burbank, CA

BURBANK - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

BURBANK

W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

1610 Grismer Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Burbank

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

417 E Elmwood Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burbank

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burbank

2 beds

1 bath

$2,175

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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 $2,596 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burbank?

Average rent prices in Burbank have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Burbank rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burbank is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $696 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burbank?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burbank are Rancho Adjacent ($2,295/mo), Mcneil ($2,729/mo), and Northwest District ($2,847/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?

November and December offer the best rental deals in Burbank, with rents running about 4.3% lower than the August peak and less competitive conditions for apartment hunters.

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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