Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Burlington, NC rent slipped 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $72 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Burlington sits 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 90 total rentals offering a small but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Burlington run around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms at $995/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,595/month and $2,195/month respectively. The rental inventory is mostly houses and apartments, but this takeaway focuses on bedroom-tier rent ranges only.
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$1,250/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $1,250 per month as of September 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
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $1,199, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $995 |  1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 15% |
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 | $1,199 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 2% | 6% | |
Rooms | $788 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
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
$1,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$788
Last 30 days
8%
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
21%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
$1,500
6%$1,300
6%$1,500
3%$1,500
6%$1,650
6%$1,222
16%$1,175
30%$1,895
2%$1,300
41%$1,524
4%$1,150
11%$1,895
3%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
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
807 Avon Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
311 Homewood Ave, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment 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
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
15h ago
1094 Forman Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,205–$2,048
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,000–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2006 Richards Ave, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,999
House for rent
Available Aug 21
1d ago
605 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2802 Eldermont St, Burlington, NC 27215
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
23h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,000–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,560
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2006 Richards Ave, Burlington, NC 27217
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,999
House for rent
Available Aug 21
2d ago
Verified
1900 Morningside Drive, Burlington, NC 27217
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
23h ago
Verified
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,000–$2,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,560
$2,350
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,110
$1,875
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 14
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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 September 5, 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 7% 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).