Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Burlington rent stands today

    Burlington, ON rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Month over month, rents have cooled 1.1% across 52 total rentals.

  • Burlington runs 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Canadian metros with a predominantly apartment-based inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Burlington rent around $1,649/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,961/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,345/month, and 3-bedrooms around $2,895/month. The 4+ bedroom segment is an outlier at $1,195/month, reflecting a unique market segment.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Milcroft rents fell 36.6% year over year to $2,187/month across 20 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$2,295/mo

Flat

vs previous year

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

$2.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,347.

Listings

Studio

$1,649

No Change

14%

1 bedroom

$1,961

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,345

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,895

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,649

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,961

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,345

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Brant

Average rent

$2,239

Maple

Average rent

$2,295

Elizabeth Gardens

Average rent

$2,355

Aldershot South

Average rent

$2,024

Dynes

Average rent

$2,147

Tyandaga

Average rent

$2,300

Longmoor

Average rent

$2,341

Tansley Woods

Average rent

$2,295

The Orchard

Average rent

$2,424

Mountainside

Average rent

$2,224

Apartments

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

Condos

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

Houses

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

28%

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$2,257
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, ON is 2% higher than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Burlington, ON

Upper Middle Rd & Centennial Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Burlington

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Maple Avenue Apartments and Townhouses - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

Maple Avenue Apartments and Townhouses

480 Maple Ave, Burlington, ON L7S 1M4

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$2,395

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Surrey Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Surrey Lane Apartments

685/695/705 Surrey Lane, Burlington, ON L7T

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$2,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2035, 2043, & 2049 Prospect Street & 799 Robinson Street, Burlington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

2035, 2043, & 2049 Prospect Street & 799 Robinson Street, Burlington

799 2035, 2043 & 2049 Prospect Street & 799 Robinson Street, Burlington, ON L7R 1Z2

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5220 Lakeshore - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

23h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

5220 Lakeshore

5220 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 1C6

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,349–$3,619

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1275 Elgin Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

8.8

Very good

1275 Elgin Street

1275 Elgin St, Burlington, ON L7S 1E2

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,075–$2,799

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Windsor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

9

Excellent

Windsor Apartments

505 Locust St, Burlington, ON L7S 1X6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,345–$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
New Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

New Street

2386 New St, Burlington, ON L7R 1J7

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Barkley Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Barkley Towers

955 Warwick Crt, Burlington, ON L7T 3Z6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,751–$2,219

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5220 Lakeshore - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

23h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

5220 Lakeshore

5220 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 1C6

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,349–$3,619

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
New Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

New Street

2386 New St, Burlington, ON L7R 1J7

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Georgian Court Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

Georgian Court Townhomes

610 Surrey Lane, Burlington, ON L7T 3S6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,770–$2,870

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Barkley Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Barkley Towers

955 Warwick Crt, Burlington, ON L7T 3Z6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,751–$2,219

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5220 Lakeshore - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

23h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

5220 Lakeshore

5220 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 1C6

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,349–$3,619

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
New Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

New Street

2386 New St, Burlington, ON L7R 1J7

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Georgian Court Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

Georgian Court Townhomes

610 Surrey Lane, Burlington, ON L7T 3S6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,770–$2,870

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Barkley Towers - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Barkley Towers

955 Warwick Crt, Burlington, ON L7T 3Z6

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,751–$2,219

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5220 Lakeshore - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

23h ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

5220 Lakeshore

5220 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 1C6

1–3 beds

1 bath

$2,349–$3,619

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
New Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

3d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

New Street

2386 New St, Burlington, ON L7R 1J7

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,925–$2,599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Georgian Court Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

Georgian Court Townhomes

610 Surrey Lane, Burlington, ON L7T 3S6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,770–$2,870

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 South ($2,024/mo), Dynes ($2,147/mo), and Mountainside ($2,224/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).