Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Burlington rent stands today
Burlington, NC rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $3 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent increased 1.6%.
Compared to national trends
Burlington is 33.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 77 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Houses in Burlington run a median of $1,625/month while apartments sit at $1,177/month. Bedroom tiers range from studios at $1,025/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,295/month, covering a broad spectrum of rents.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bed segment rose 6.7% and the 4+ bed segment climbed 11.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. These increases indicate stronger demand for larger units in Burlington, NC.
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$1,300/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $1,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burlington, NC
Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 2% 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 $1,177, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $996 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,204.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $979 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,220 |  2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,625 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 12% | 2% |
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 | $1,177 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,625 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
1 bedroom
Average rent
$979
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,220
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
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
$1,177
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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
33%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Browns Summit, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,575
10%$1,477
3%$1,695
1%$1,365
4%$1,602
10%$1,447
2%$1,685
10%$1,970
5%$1,600
28%$1,845
5%$1,100
$1,949
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 | 7% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Burlington, NC
5d+ ago
807 Avon Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
311 Homewood Ave, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,090
$995
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 28
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595
House 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,021–$2,145
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
605 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
127 Telegraph Ln, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,021–$2,145
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available Jul 15
18h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,805
House for rent
Available Aug 25
19h ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
20h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,021–$2,145
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1528 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,199
Apartment for rent
9h ago
34 Sherry Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,940
Apartment 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 $1,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burlington?
Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 2% 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 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Burlington average around $1,070/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,260/month.
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).