Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$1,050/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $1,050 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burlington, IA
Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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
Burlington, IA
Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $1,095, whereas a house costs $925. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | 5% |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $525 | 7% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 8% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $725 | 11% | 10% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Burlington, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $925 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$525
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
10%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Burlington, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Burlington, IA, 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 Burlington, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Burlington and Bettendorf by all bedroom counts and property types.
Burlington
45%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, IA is 19% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,295
5%$1,195
2%$972
11%$749
17%$1,287
3%$642
22%$1,000
15%$1,095
9%$1,125
14%$832
5%$1,197
10%$822
8%Cost of living in Burlington, IA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 31% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Burlington, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
600 N Main St #04, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
22h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 900 and 902 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1317 1315, 1317 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
610 N Main St #1, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio
0 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2d ago
Verified
424 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,495
Apartment for rent
8m ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
309 N 6th St, Burlington, IA 52601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
307 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio
1 bath
$850–$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
424 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,495
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
116 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
425 Valley St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
424 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
425 Valley St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$925
House for rent
22h ago
1317 1315, 1317 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
900 900 and 902 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$950
$875
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The average rent in Burlington is $1,050 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burlington?
Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burlington is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).