Average Rent in Burlington, NC
13 apartment buildings, 242 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Burlington, NCCheapest
$950/mo
Trails End Apartments
Properties
13
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Units
242
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Burlington, NC.
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
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Burlington, NC Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Trails End Apartments
34 Sherry Dr, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
The Pointe
2008 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
West Pointe Apartments
3102 Commerce Pl, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
Ethan Pointe Apartments
2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
Legacy at Baldwin Ridge Apartments
1055 Baldwin Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217, USA
Hawthorne at St. Marks
1094 Forman Ln, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
Oak Pointe Apartments
131 Salvet St #102, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trails End Apartments 34 Sherry Dr, Burlington, NC 27215, USA | $950 | $1,265 | $1.36/ft² | 4 (120) | 17 |
| 2 | The Pointe 2008 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215, USA | $1,075 | $1,314 | $1.23/ft² | 3.5 (107) | 7 |
| 3 | West Pointe Apartments 3102 Commerce Pl, Burlington, NC 27215, USA | $1,092 | $1,199 | $1.32/ft² | 4.3 (63) | 3 |
| 4 | Ethan Pointe Apartments 2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215, USA | $1,129 | $1,341 | $1.15/ft² | 4.6 (230) | 11 |
| 5 | Legacy at Baldwin Ridge Apartments 1055 Baldwin Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217, USA | $1,199 | $1,341 | $1.45/ft² | 4.3 (74) | 9 |
| 6 | Hawthorne at St. Marks 1094 Forman Ln, Burlington, NC 27215, USA | $1,214 | $1,473 | $1.56/ft² | 4.6 (86) | 15 |
| 7 | Oak Pointe Apartments 131 Salvet St #102, Burlington, NC 27215, USA | $1,229 | $1,326 | $1.45/ft² | 3.3 (28) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Trails End Apartments
4 (120)34 Sherry Dr, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
The Pointe
3.5 (107)2008 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
West Pointe Apartments
4.3 (63)3102 Commerce Pl, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
Ethan Pointe Apartments
4.6 (230)2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
Legacy at Baldwin Ridge Apartments
4.3 (74)1055 Baldwin Ridge Rd, Burlington, NC 27217, USA
Hawthorne at St. Marks
4.6 (86)1094 Forman Ln, Burlington, NC 27215, USA
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Burlington, NC neighborhoods
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Burlington, NC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,384 per month, based on 242 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $950 at Trails End Apartments to $1,885 at Hawthorne at St. Marks.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,275/mo | $950/mo | 57 |
| 2 Bed | $1,390/mo | $1,092/mo | 167 |
| 3 Bed | $1,674/mo | $1,400/mo | 18 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Burlington, NC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Burlington, NC averages $1,275/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,390/mo. At the local median household income of $54,941, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Burlington, NC at $1,030/mo. The current tracked market average runs 34% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Burlington, NC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Burlington, NC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,384/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Burlington, NC is $54,941 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Burlington, NC
Overall prices in Burlington, NC runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.0, 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, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,384 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,972/mo |
Population
58,599
Median household income
$54,941
Census median rent
$1,030/mo
Census rent burden
28.8%
Median age
39.6
Mean commute
24 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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Nearby cities in North Carolina
How Burlington, NC rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Burlington, NC | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $2,068 | +49% | -3.6% | 88 |
| Raleigh, NC | $1,645 | +19% | -7.2% | 32 |
| Cary, NC | $1,973 | +43% | -3.6% | 31 |
| Morrisville, NC | $1,849 | +34% | -1.1% | 25 |
| Concord, NC | $1,528 | +10% | -5.4% | 24 |
| Asheville, NC | $1,897 | +37% | -2.1% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burlington, NC?
The average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,384 per month, based on 242 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Burlington, NC?
The median asking rent in Burlington, NC is $1,375 per month, computed from 242 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,384/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Burlington, NC?
The lowest available rent in Burlington, NC starts at $950 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC?
1-bedroom apartments in Burlington, NC average $1,275/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $950/mo across 57 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC?
2-bedroom apartments in Burlington, NC average $1,390/mo. Units start from $1,092/mo across 167 units currently listed.
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