Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$950/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Burlington, IA

Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $962, whereas a house costs $875. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$650

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$595

25%

21%

2 bedroom

$850

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$595

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, IA is 21% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.

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 & Services7% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health3% higher
Housing33% lower
Transportation2% lower
Utilities5% lower

Discover rentals in Burlington, IA

1021 N 6th St., Burlington, IA 52601 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

1021 N 6th St., Burlington, IA 52601

1021 N 6th St, Burlington, IA 52601

1 bed

1 bath

$575

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1409 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
109 S Marshall St #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2216 Piper Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Burlington