Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Burlington, ON rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,349/month. Renters are paying $86 less per month on average than last year, a modest decline in rents.

  • Burlington runs 22.0% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among Canadian metros despite a small total rental inventory of 52 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Burlington rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,035/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,395/month, and 3-bedrooms for $2,924/month. The 4+ bedroom median of $1,045/month is lower than other tiers and may reflect limited inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Tansley Woods rents fell 32.8% year over year to $2,150/month across 19 rentals, and Aldershot South dropped 27.0% to $1,973/month over 15 rentals. These declines contrast with the modest citywide rent decline, showing localized softness in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$2,349/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $2,349 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $424 more per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 2% 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 $2,338, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $2,035 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$995

2%

17%

1 bedroom

$2,035

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,395

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,924

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,045

No Change

66%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,035

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,924

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last year

66%

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$2,349
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,199
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, ON is 7% higher than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Burlington, ON

2095 Prospect St - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.3

Excellent

2095 Prospect St

2095 Prospect St, Burlington, ON L7R 1Z5

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$2,150

Apartment for rent

Aldershot Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

10m ago

9.4

Excellent

Aldershot Apartments

950 Warwick Crt, Burlington, ON L7T 3Z5

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,550

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Surrey Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

13h ago

9.4

Excellent

Surrey Lane Apartments

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

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

1275 Elgin Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1275 Elgin Street

1275 Elgin St, Burlington, ON L7S 1E2

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,975–$2,599

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,349 per month as of August 8, 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 2% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $424 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Aldershot South ($1,972/mo), Aldershot Central ($2,045/mo), and Milcroft ($2,275/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Burlington average around $2,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,400/month.

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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