Average Rent in Burlington, NC

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Current Versus Historical Burlington, NC Rents

Burlington rentals average $1,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,695 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,100, or roughly $18 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,299 to $1,299. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $405 (58.27%) year-over-year from $695 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-16.68%) year-over-year from $1,194 to $995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (2.83%) year-over-year from $1,648 to $1,695. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $587 (35.30%) year-over-year from $1,663 to $2,250. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $18.86 $1,100 $695 (58.27%) $854 (28.78%)
2 BR $16.37 $995 $1,194 (-16.68%) $1,083 (-8.15%)
3 BR $18.49 $1,695 $1,648 (2.83%) $1,368 (23.87%)

Historical Rents in Burlington, NC

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Top Counties Near Burlington

There are a total of 1 counties located by Burlington, NC. One county in the area is Guilford, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,125. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Guilford, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,125, Guilford, NC is the most expensive county by Burlington, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Burlington, NC is 17.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Burlington, NC is 5.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
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Guilford, NC $815 $912 $1,050 $1,125

Top Zipcodes Near Burlington



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Frequently Asked Questions - Burlington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Burlington, NC?
The average monthly rental price for Burlington, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Burlington, NC rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Burlington, NC.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $18.86. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Burlington.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $998 and an average price per square feet of $16.37. There are a total of 4 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Burlington.
How have rent prices in Burlington, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Burlington, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.58%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Burlington, NC?
A reasonable rent price in Burlington, NC is around $880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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