Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Burlington, NC rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters today are paying $37 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Burlington sits 33.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (76) and generally lower rents.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Burlington run around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,075/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,225/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio segment in Burlington fell 19.9% year over year, a notable divergence from the citywide decline of 3.9%. This drop reveals a distinct trend within smaller units compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$1,295/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burlington, NC
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, NC
Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $1,198, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,204.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | 12% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,075 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 6% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Burlington, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,198 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Burlington, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,198
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Burlington, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Burlington and Browns Summit by all bedroom counts and property types.
Burlington
34%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, NC is 15% lower than the median rent in Browns Summit, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,524
3%$1,585
1%$1,915
10%$1,390
1%$1,825
19%$1,322
12%$1,100
30%$1,983
1%$1,350
23%$1,895
1%$1,025
19%$1,987
4%Cost of living in Burlington, NC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 352% higher |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 15% lower |
Discover rentals in Burlington, NC
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$870
House for rent
Available Jun 3
1d ago
311 Homewood Ave, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
807 Avon Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
1121 Jackson St, Burlington, NC 27217
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
4195 Dunkirk Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
15h ago
1094 Forman Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,229–$2,248
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,112–$1,956
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
910 N Main St #A, Burlington, NC 27217
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
22h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,112–$1,956
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 27
15h ago
1094 Forman Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,229–$2,248
Apartment for rent
1d ago
605 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
22h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,112–$1,956
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 27
4d ago
1528 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
22h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,112–$1,956
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1094 Forman Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,229–$2,248
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The average rent in Burlington is $1,295 per month as of June 6, 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 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 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 $52,000/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's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
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).