Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, ON

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Burlington, ON rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,325/month. Renters are paying $366 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,595/month in July 2024.

  • Burlington runs 19.2% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Canadian metros despite a limited total rental inventory of 58 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Burlington rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,395/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,940/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,195/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options available to renters in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Tansley Woods saw rents fall 28.1% year over year to $2,300/month across 21 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 3.1% drop. Aldershot South also cooled with a 26.8% decline to $1,950/month, showing localized softness amid the broader market cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$2,325/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $2,325 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,395.

Listings

Studio

$995

4%

37%

1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$2,395

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,940

No Change

24%

4 bedroom

$1,195

134%

62%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,940

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

134%

Last year

62%

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$2,325
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, ON is 6% higher than the median rent in Brampton, ON.

Discover rentals in Burlington, ON

1460 Ghent Avenue - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

1460 Ghent Avenue

1460 Ghent Ave, Burlington, ON L7S 1X7

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$2,500

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 31

2095 Prospect St - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

Surrey Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Surrey Lane Apartments

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

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,690–$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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

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 $2,325 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Aldershot South ($1,950/mo), Aldershot Central ($1,990/mo), and Alton Village ($2,120/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

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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