Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, ON

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$2,295/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $2,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Burlington, ON

Average rent prices in Burlington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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, ON

Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $2,295, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,347.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

4%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,999

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,350

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,899

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,195

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

4%

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

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

Burlington

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, ON is 4% higher than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Burlington, ON

Surrey Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Surrey Lane Apartments

685/695/705 Surrey Lane, Burlington, ON L7T None

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,780–$2,495

1460 Ghent Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

1460 Ghent Avenue

1460 Ghent Ave, Burlington, ON L7S 1X7

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,850–$3,100

437 Martha St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brant apartment for rent in Burlington

1275 Elgin Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1275 Elgin Street

1275 Elgin St, Burlington, ON L7S 1E2

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,975–$2,599

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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, ON

Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.

How much is rent in Burlington?

The average rent in Burlington is $2,295 per month as of September 26, 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 1% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Aldershot Central ($1,925/mo), Aldershot South ($2,122/mo), and Milcroft ($2,150/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November and December are the best months to apartment hunt in Burlington, with rents running about 7.5% lower than peak July prices. These months see less competition compared to the busier May and March rental seasons.

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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