Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Burlington, NC rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Burlington is 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 86 total rentals offering a modestly sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Burlington are $1,012/month, 1-bedrooms are $995/month, 2-bedrooms are $1,224/month, 3-bedrooms are $1,547/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $2,042/month. The 3-bedroom segment rose 2.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Rooms segment in Burlington increased 18.5% year over year, exceeding the citywide decline by 24.2 percentage points. This rise contrasts with the overall market softening and shows a unique local trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$1,250/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $1,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 6% 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 $1,204, whereas a house costs $1,512. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,024 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,012 | 5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,224 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,547 | 2% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,042 | 5% | 3% |
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 | $1,204 | 1% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,225 | No Change | 5% | |
Houses | $1,512 | 3% | 18% | |
Rooms | $800 | 11% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,224
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,042
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
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
$1,204
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,512
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
19%
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
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, NC is 7% lower than the median rent in Browns Summit, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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14%$1,495
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15%$1,200
14%$1,375
24%$2,200
16%$1,400
42%$1,762
4%$1,245
6%$1,900
2%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 | 8% lower |
Discover rentals in Burlington, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
646 Gunn St, Burlington, NC 27217
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
4d ago
807 Avon Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
311 Homewood Ave, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$915
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
626 Bentley Ln, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
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
2216 Campbell Loop, Burlington, NC 27215
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,145
Price dropped $105House for rent
Available Oct 6
13h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,116–$2,107
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Burlington
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
13h ago
1528 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,204
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
605 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,150
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,549
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available May 24
13h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,116–$2,107
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,670
Price dropped $100Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 30
13h ago
1528 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,204
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,549
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available May 24
13h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,116–$2,107
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,670
Price dropped $100Additional 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.House for rent
Available Sep 30
13h ago
1528 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,204
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,250 per month as of October 17, 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 6% 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 $650 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Burlington?
September offers the lowest rents in Burlington while November sees the highest, with about a 2.7% difference between these months creating timing opportunities for renters.
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).