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Average Rent in Burlington, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Burlington, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,674/mo
▲ +1.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,400/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
18
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Burlington, NC
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington 27215 | $1,386 | ▲ $28 | $950 | 12 | 235 |
| Burlington 27217 | $1,341 | ▲ $60 | $1,199 | 1 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Burlington, NC?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,674 per month across 6 apartment communities and 18 available units. Rents have increased $31 (1.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Pointe starting at $1,400/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,674/mo.
Prices range from $1,400 to $1,885 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Burlington, NC Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,380 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,371 | -$9 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $1,390 | +$19 | 6 |
| October 2026 | $1,398 | +$8 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pointe | $1,400/mo | $1,433/mo | 3 | 3.5 |
| Ethan Pointe Apartments | $1,505/mo | $1,505/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Retreat at the Park | $1,671/mo | $1,689/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Windsor Upon Stonecrest | $1,680/mo | $1,730/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Preston Park Apartments | $1,715/mo | $1,728/mo | 6 | 4.9 |
| Hawthorne at St. Marks | $1,746/mo | $1,814/mo | 3 | 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
$67,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,674/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,400/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Burlington, NC is $54,941 , about 32% 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) | $1,674 |
| Utilities | $322 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $768 |
| Healthcare | $375 |
| Other goods and services | $600 |
| Estimated total | $4,262/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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