Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Burlington, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Burlington

$1,976/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Burlington is $1,976 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $46 more per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Burlington

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Burlington rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Burlington, WA

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

Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $1,975, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

4%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,625

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,172

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,730

3%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,730

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

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

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

Burlington

Median rent price$1,976
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, WA is 28% lower than the median rent in Anacortes, WA.

Discover rentals in Burlington, WA

Pine Street, N. 330 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Pine Street, N. 330

330 N Pine St, Burlington, WA 98233

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

The Ariel Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Ariel Apartments

506 Orchard Pl, Burlington, WA 98233

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

202 Lodean Dr Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Burlington

Apartment for rent

Fairhaven Ave., W. 421-425 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Fairhaven Ave., W. 421-425

421 W Fairhaven Ave, Burlington, WA 98233

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.

How much is rent in Burlington?

The average rent in Burlington is $1,976 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Burlington?

Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Burlington is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $46 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 $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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