What's the average rent in Burlington, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Burlington, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,375 per month, which is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,375

-4.8%-$70 decrease month-over-month

-1.8%-$25 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

115

APARTMENTS

$1,192

HOUSES

$1,695

TOWNHOUSES

$1,550

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Burlington, NC at $1,192 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,695 per month. Townhomes average $1,550 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,070
2 Bedrooms	$1,257
3 Bedrooms	$1,699
4 Bedrooms	$2,350
All	$1,375

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Burlington, NC is $1,070 per month, followed by $1,257 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,699 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,350 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,250
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$1,795
All	$1,550

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Burlington, NC is $1,250 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,795 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$875
2 Bedrooms	$1,250
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,020

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC is $875 per month, followed by $1,250 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $1,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$875
2 Bedrooms	$1,215
3 Bedrooms	$1,700
4 Bedrooms	$2,350
All	$1,695

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Burlington, NC is $875 per month, followed by $1,215 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,350 for a 4 bedroom house.