Burlington, NC rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Burlington, NC is $1,437.

Average rent

$1,437

Month-over-month change

+$12

Year-over-year change

+$38

Available rentals

120

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $4,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$7002
$8005
$9008
$1,0005
$1,10016
$1,2009
$1,30018
$1,4009
$1,50010
$1,60013
$1,7008
$1,8004
$1,9008
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,2001
$2,3003
$2,4003
$2,7004
$2,8003
$2,9001
$3,0001
$4,4001
$4,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $38 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,295$1,595
Feb$1,299$1,350
Mar$1,500$1,350
Apr$1,400$1,375
May$1,410$1,395
Jun$1,399$1,395
Jul$1,395$1,400
Aug$1,299$1,400
Sep$1,425No data
Oct$1,479No data
Nov$1,435No data
Dec$1,400No data

Market temperature

The Burlington, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Burlington, NC is 32% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Burlington, NC?

The average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,437.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Burlington, NC?

Houses in Burlington, NC rent between $500 - $4,500 with an average rent of $1,437.

3. How has the rent in Burlington, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Burlington, NC increased by $38

4. How much has the rent in Burlington, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Burlington, NC increased by $12

5. How many available rentals are there in Burlington, NC?

There are currently 120 rentals available in Burlington, NC.

6. How do rent prices in Burlington, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,437 — 31.57% lower the national average of $2,100.