Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$2,000/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Burlington, NJ

Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, NJ

Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $1,597, whereas a house costs $2,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,575

32%

-

1 bedroom

$1,522

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,900

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,345

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,200

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,522

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Burlington, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Burlington and Ewing Township by all bedroom counts and property types.

Burlington

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, NJ is 5% lower than the median rent in Ewing Township, NJ.

Discover rentals in Burlington, NJ

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

Apartment for rent

406 High St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

APARTMENT - Colonial - BURLINGTON, NJ

406 High St #2, Burlington, NJ 08016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

336 Barclay St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Burlington

TOWNHOME - BURLINGTON, NJ

336 Barclay St #B, Burlington, NJ 08016

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

229 High St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

APARTMENT - BURLINGTON, NJ

229 High St, Burlington, NJ 08016

3 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.

How much is rent in Burlington?

The average rent in Burlington is $2,000 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Burlington?

Burlington's rental market offers a modest selection of listings, with an average of 31 available per month. While specific timing isn't provided, the steady availability suggests you may find options throughout the year.

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).

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