Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$3,087/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $3,087 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,187 more per month.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Burlington, MA

Average rent prices in Burlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $3,072, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $2,747 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,295.

Listings

Studio

$2,620

33%

78%

1 bedroom

$2,699

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,250

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$4,475

7%

48%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

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Studio

Average rent

$2,620

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,475

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

No Change

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$3,087
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,383
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, MA is 30% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.

Discover rentals in Burlington, MA

7 Pontos Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Burlington house for rent in Burlington

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
Avalon Burlington - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

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Avalon Burlington

1 Arboretum Way, Burlington, MA 01803

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,620–$3,385

Price drop

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

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9 Glen Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wynnmere apartment for rent in Burlington

Residential Lease, Burlington, MA

9 Glen Ave #A, Burlington, MA 01803

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

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

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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 $3,087 per month as of September 5, 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 9% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,187 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Havenville ($3,000/mo), Burlington Town Center ($3,100/mo), and Wynnmere ($3,190/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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).

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