Apartments for Rent in Burlington, NC

Prices and availability in Burlington, NC were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Burlington, NC are: Residences at Forestdale, 198 Milltown Apartments, West Pointe, The Chase and Hawthorne at St. Marks.

The average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,350.

The price range for a studio apartment in Burlington, NC is between $750 and $925.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC is between $999 and $6,552.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC is between $1,124 and $5,219.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC is between $1,299 and $6,427.

In Burlington, 46% of the residents are renting compared to 54% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 6% of Burlington's rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 34% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Burlington is 27 years old, with 48% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 99% are garden-style apartment communities, 1% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Burlington are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 34% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 51% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.