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Average Rent in Burlington, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Burlington, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,342/mo
▼ 4.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$999/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
13
tracked daily
Units Listed
177
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Burlington, NC
14 listed units across 5 buildings offering 2 bed units in Burlington, NC dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $51/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Pointe Apartments | Unit 171-101 | $1,424 | $1,299 | $125 |
| Oak Pointe Apartments | Unit 151-107 | $1,294 | $1,194 | $100 |
| Oak Pointe Apartments | Unit 161-203 | $1,269 | $1,194 | $75 |
| Oak Pointe Apartments | Unit 181-107 | $1,149 | $1,074 | $75 |
| Legacy at Baldwin Ridge Apartments | Unit 79-102 | $1,355 | $1,299 | $56 |
| Ethan Pointe Apartments | Unit 10 | $1,583 | $1,533 | $50 |
| Ethan Pointe Apartments | Unit 7 | $1,259 | $1,209 | $50 |
| Retreat at the Park | Unit 2A, DAHLIA | $1,659 | $1,616 | $43 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Burlington, NC
Compare average rent across Burlington, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington 27215 | $1,346 | ▼ $62 | $999 | 12 | 287 |
| Burlington 27217 | $1,265 | ▼ $52 | $1,199 | 1 | 11 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Burlington, NC?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,342 per month across 13 apartment communities and 177 available units. Rents have decreased $64 (4.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Trails End Apartments starting at $999/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,342/mo.
Prices range from $999 to $1,623 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 135 units are currently listed.
Burlington, NC Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,376 | - | 13 |
| August 2026 | $1,326 | -$50 | 13 |
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, NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Burlington, NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trails End Apartments | $999/mo | $1,247/mo | 26 | 4 |
| West Pointe Apartments | $1,111/mo | $1,207/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Ethan Pointe Apartments | $1,209/mo | $1,279/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Oak Pointe Apartments | $1,229/mo | $1,293/mo | 7 | 3.3 |
| Knollwood Townhouse Apartments | $1,245/mo | $1,265/mo | 6 | 4.7 |
| The Pointe | $1,275/mo | $1,275/mo | 3 | 3.5 |
| Wayfare at Garden Crossing Apartments | $1,285/mo | $1,315/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
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
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,342/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/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) | $1,342 |
| Estimated total | $1,342/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.
Google Search Trends for Burlington, NC Apartments
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