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Average Rent in Burlington 27215 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Burlington 27215, Burlington, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,386/mo
Lowest Available
$1,092/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
175
available now
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Burlington 27215 vs Burlington, NC Average
Burlington 27215 is more expensive than the Burlington, NC average by $9/mo (1%). The citywide average is $1,377/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Burlington 27215?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Burlington 27215 is $1,386 per month across 12 apartment communities and 175 available units.
The most affordable option is West Pointe Apartments starting at $1,092/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,386/mo.
Prices range from $1,092 to $1,575 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 86 units are currently listed.
Burlington 27215 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,381 | - | 12 |
| August 2026 | $1,328 | -$53 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $1,344 | +$16 | 12 |
| October 2026 | $1,361 | +$17 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Burlington 27215
Rent Prices by Apartment in Burlington 27215
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pointe Apartments | $1,092/mo | $1,188/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Trails End Apartments | $1,105/mo | $1,298/mo | 15 | 4 |
| Oak Pointe Apartments | $1,229/mo | $1,357/mo | 4 | 3.3 |
| The Pointe | $1,275/mo | $1,275/mo | 3 | 3.5 |
| Knollwood Townhouse Apartments | $1,280/mo | $1,288/mo | 6 | 4.7 |
| Wayfare at Garden Crossing Apartments | $1,295/mo | $1,338/mo | 18 | 4.6 |
| Ethan Pointe Apartments | $1,326/mo | $1,428/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Burlington 27215
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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
$55,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,386/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,092/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Burlington 27215 is $54,941 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Burlington 27215
Overall prices in Burlington 27215 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 27215's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,386 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $3,974/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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