Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$1,165/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $1,165 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $765 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burlington, IA
Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $1,165, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $500 |  2% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $545 | 11% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 7% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $837 | 11% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $5,800 | No Change | - |
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 | $1,165 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $775 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $1,300 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$545
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,800
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
$1,165
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
9%
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
40%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, IA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
5%$1,047
4%$872
19%$700
13%$1,214
5%$645
11%$825
6%$1,010
6%$950
17%$897
1%$1,175
9%$1,050
33%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 Oct 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
1103 S 5th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
4d ago
900 900 and 902 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3h ago
425 Valley St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,250
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
16h ago
Verified
424 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
309 N 6th St, Burlington, IA 52601
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
424 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3h ago
425 Valley St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,250
Apartment for rent
14h ago
116 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 9
16h ago
Verified
424 N 3rd St, Burlington, IA 52601
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$975–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3h ago
425 Valley St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
116 N 5th St #208, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
14h ago
116 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,165–$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
309 N 6th St, Burlington, IA 52601
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
900 900 and 902 N 4th St, Burlington, IA 52601
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 9
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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 $1,165 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burlington?
Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burlington is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 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 $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Burlington?
Based on our current listings, 35% of Burlington rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 15 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 43 units.
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).