Last updated on June 12, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$3,100/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $3,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$2.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $3,027, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $2,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,980.

Listings

Studio

$2,220

6%

171%

1 bedroom

$2,865

2%

31%

2 bedroom

$2,980

2%

15%

3 bedroom

$4,250

1%

231%

4 bedroom

$6,500

1%

53%

Studio

Average rent

$2,220

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

171%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,865

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,980

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

231%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

53%

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$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,503
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, MA is 24% higher than the median rent in Billerica, MA.

Discover rentals in Burlington, MA

32 Second Avenue - 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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14h ago

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Avalon Burlington

1 Arboretum Way, Burlington, MA 01803

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,920–$4,085

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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26 Beacon St #10F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Burlington Town Center apartment for rent in Burlington

26 Beacon St #10F, Burlington, MA 01803

3 beds

2 baths

$3,100

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

Apartment 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 $3,100 per month as of June 6, 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 11% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Havenville ($2,800/mo), Wynnmere ($3,100/mo), and North Burlington ($3,113/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.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Burlington, MA is $2,688, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $3,201.

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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