Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Burlingame, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Burlingame

$2,795/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlingame is $2,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $845 more per month.

$3.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlingame

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlingame rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Burlingame, CA

Average rent prices in Burlingame have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Burlingame, CA

Rent prices in Burlingame vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlingame is $2,750, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlingame run $2,662 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,750.

Listings

Studio

$2,195

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,662

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$4,195

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$5,040

13%

No Change

4 bedroom

$8,000

7%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,662

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,040

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Burlingame, 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 Burlingame, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Burlingame and Daly City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Burlingame

Median rent price$2,795
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlingame, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Daly City, CA.

Discover rentals in Burlingame, CA

816 Peninsula Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

816 Peninsula Ave

816 Peninsula Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

2 beds

2 baths

$4,195

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Burlingame, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Burlingame rental market.

How much is rent in Burlingame?

The average rent in Burlingame is $2,795 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlingame?

Average rent prices in Burlingame have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Burlingame rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlingame is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $845 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlingame?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlingame are Burlingame Terrace ($2,900/mo), Burlingame Gate ($2,991/mo), and Downtown Burlingame ($3,050/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlingame?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlingame, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Burlingame's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $3,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across San Mateo County's competitive rental landscape.

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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