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Average Rent in Burlington, MA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Burlington, MA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,173/mo
▲ +4.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,330/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
59
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Burlington, MA?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Burlington, MA is $3,173 per month across 5 apartment communities and 59 available units. Rents have increased $147 (4.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Reserve at Burlington Apartments starting at $2,330/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,523/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,877/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,239/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,976/mo.
Prices range from $2,330 to $4,180 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 17 units are currently listed.
Burlington, MA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Burlington, MA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Burlington, MA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Burlington Apartments | $2,330/mo | $3,170/mo | 13 | 3.9 |
| Halstead Burlington | $2,575/mo | $3,136/mo | 15 | 4 |
| Heritage at Stone Ridge Apartments | $2,845/mo | $3,144/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Avalon Burlington | $2,920/mo | $3,177/mo | 19 | 4.5 |
| eaves Burlington | $3,115/mo | $3,270/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Burlington, MA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Burlington, MA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$127,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,173/mo.
Comfortable income
$152,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,330/mo), you need to earn at least $93,000/year.
Median household income in Burlington, MA is $142,207 , about 7% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Burlington, MA
Overall prices in Burlington, MA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 110.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Burlington, MA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,173 |
| Utilities | $637 |
| Groceries | $544 |
| Transportation | $1,520 |
| Healthcare | $741 |
| Other goods and services | $1,186 |
| Estimated total | $7,801/mo |
Population
26,223
Median household income
$142,207
Census median rent
$2,597/mo
Rent as % of income
29.1%
Median age
44.9
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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