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Average Rent in Burlington, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Burlington, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,241/mo
Lowest Available
$999/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
65
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Burlington, NC
Compare average rent across Burlington, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington 27215 | $1,347 | $999 | 6 | 217 |
| Burlington 27217 | $1,280 | $1,225 | 1 | 25 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Burlington, NC?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,241 per month across 7 apartment communities and 65 available units.
The most affordable option is The Pointe starting at $999/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,241/mo.
Prices range from $999 to $1,520 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 53 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Burlington, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Burlington, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pointe | $999/mo | $999/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| Trails End Apartments | $999/mo | $1,030/mo | 4 | 4 |
| Ethan Pointe Apartments | $1,093/mo | $1,234/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| Oak Pointe Apartments | $1,149/mo | $1,232/mo | 4 | 3.3 |
| Wayfare at Garden Crossing Apartments | $1,200/mo | $1,208/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Legacy at Baldwin Ridge Apartments | $1,225/mo | $1,235/mo | 13 | 4.3 |
| Preston Park Apartments | $1,275/mo | $1,288/mo | 34 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for Burlington, NC Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Burlington, NC
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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
$50,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,241/mo.
Comfortable income
$60,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($999/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Cost of living in Burlington, NC
We only have live rent data for Burlington, NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,241 |
| Estimated total | $1,241/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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