Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$1,545/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $1,545 per month as of May 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Burlington, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Burlington, KY

Average rent prices in Burlington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, KY

Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $1,315, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,399

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,995

3%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,000

15%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Burlington, KY, 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, KY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Burlington and Elmwood Place by all bedroom counts and property types.

Burlington

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, KY is 29% higher than the median rent in Elmwood Place, OH.

Discover rentals in Burlington, KY

Riverside - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Riverside

6271 Riverside Dr, Burlington, KY 41005

1–3 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,650

Apartment for rent

Burgundy Hills Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Burgundy Hills Apartments

1800 Bordeaux Blvd, Burlington, KY 41005

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,218–$1,550

Apartment for rent

Burlington Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Burlington Oaks Apartments

6060 Taylor Dr, Burlington, KY 41005

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,280–$1,575

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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6275 Riverside DriveUnit 2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

Riverside - 6275-2

6275 Riverside DriveUnit 2, Burlington, KY 41005

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 11

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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.

How much is rent in Burlington?

The average rent in Burlington is $1,545 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

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

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Burlington offers pet-friendly options for renters with companions, with 32% of available apartments welcoming pets. The city maintains an average of 22 listings per month, providing a steady selection of rental opportunities for pet owners.

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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