Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, NC

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Burlington, NC is $1,316. This is -31%, or $584, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,316

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

83

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Burlington, NC is $1,316. This is -31%, or $584, lower than the national average.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
67%
27%
4%
$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

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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,239. A 1-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC costs about $1,090 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 $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,075

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

9%

4 bedroom

$1,950

2%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,316
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, NC is 2% 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

Apartments for rent in Apex

Discover rentals in Burlington, NC

426 S Beaumont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 5

4d ago

7.7

Very good

311 Homewood Ave

311 Homewood Ave, Burlington, NC 27217

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

4d ago

7.7

Very good

807 Avon Ave

807 Avon Ave, Burlington, NC 27215

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

2649 William Allen Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

2649 William Allen Road

2649 William Allen Rd, Burlington, NC 27217

3 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

928 Sharpe Rd #0068 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Burlington, NC

928 Sharpe Rd #0068, Burlington, NC 27217

3 beds

2 baths

$1,199

Apartment for rent

2156 James Boswell Rd #36 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Burlington, NC

2156 James Boswell Rd #36, Burlington, NC 27217

3 beds

2 baths

$1,244

Apartment for rent

1108 Chandler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Burlington

3 beds

2 baths

$1,245

House for rent

Available Sep 23

2156 James Boswell Rd #100 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Burlington, NC

2156 James Boswell Rd #100, Burlington, NC 27217

3 beds

2 baths

$1,249

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