Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$3,253/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $3,253 per month as of October 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,353 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $3,364, whereas a house costs $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $2,886 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,423.

Listings

Studio

$2,508

2%

6%

1 bedroom

$2,840

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,383

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$4,498

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$2,508

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,840

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,383

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,498

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

33%

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$3,253
increased by71%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,410
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, MA is 35% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.

Discover rentals in Burlington, MA

7 Hallmark Gdns - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Havenville condo for rent in Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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.
3 Hallmark Gdns #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Havenville condo for rent in Burlington

$2,400 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Burlington

3 Hallmark Gdns #NA, Burlington, MA 01803

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
11 Hallmark Gdns #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Havenville apartment for rent in Burlington

2-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Burlington, MA

11 Hallmark Gdns #6, Burlington, MA 01803

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

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.
32 2nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Havenville apartment for rent in Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,746

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, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.

How much is rent in Burlington?

The average rent in Burlington is $3,253 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,353 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are North Burlington ($2,865/mo), Havenville ($2,980/mo), and Wynnmere ($3,035/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/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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