Last updated on July 28, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$3,410/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $3,410 per month as of July 2026. This is 77% above the national average rent, or $1,480 more per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Burlington, MA

Average rent prices in Burlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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, MA

Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $3,337, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $2,835 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,545.

Listings

Studio

$2,220

6%

22%

1 bedroom

$2,935

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,520

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,220

5%

70%

4 bedroom

$5,400

2%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$2,220

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,935

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,520

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,220

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

70%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

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

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

Burlington

Median rent price$3,410
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,387
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, MA is 43% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.

Discover rentals in Burlington, MA

Avalon Burlington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Avalon Burlington

1 Arboretum Way, Burlington, MA 01803

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,540–$4,075

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

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9 Hallmark Gdns #7 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Havenville condo for rent in Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

32 2nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Havenville apartment for rent in Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,746

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

5 Mission #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Burlington Town Center condo for rent in Burlington

2 beds

2 baths

$2,800

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.

How much is rent in Burlington?

The average rent in Burlington is $3,410 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

Average rent prices in Burlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 77% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,480 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are North Burlington ($3,000/mo), Woods Corner ($3,000/mo), and Wynnmere ($3,091/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/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, Havenville and Burlington Town Center are Burlington's most sought-after neighborhoods, both commanding $3,550/month for one-bedrooms. Burlington Town Center dominates availability with 58 listings comprising 73% of the market, while Havenville offers 10 listings representing 12% of rentals.

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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