Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Average rent in
Burlington, NC

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Last updated on October 22, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Burlington, NC is $1,325. This is -32%, or $620, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,325

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

80

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Burlington, NC is $1,325. This is -32%, or $620, lower than the national average.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
73%
22%
2%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Burlington, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Burlington, NC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Burlington, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Burlington, NC is $1,275. A 1-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC costs about $1,087 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,275. Houses for rent in Burlington, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,425.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,075

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,280

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,512

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,262

10%

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,280

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,512

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,262

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Burlington, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Burlington, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Browns Summit, NC.

Burlington

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,199
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, NC is 11% higher than the median rent in Browns Summit, NC.

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Cost of living in
Burlington, NC

The overall cost of living in Burlington, NC is 7% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

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412/414 Crater St - Photo 1 of 1

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412/414 Crater St

412/414 Crater St, Burlington, NC 27217

2 beds

1 bath

$885

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3 beds

1 bath

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Very good

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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215 N Logan St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Condo for rent

Available Jul 19

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Burlington

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