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  • Dining And Kitchen at 198 Milltown Apartments, North Carolina A modern dining room with a large table and chairs.at 198 Milltown Apartments, Burlington, NC
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    198 Milltown Street, Burlington, NC 27215
    24 Units available
    1 BED $1,199+
    2 BEDS $1,499+
    3 BEDS $1,875+
    Dining And Kitchen at 198 Milltown Apartments, North Carolina A modern dining room with a large table and chairs.at 198 Milltown Apartments, Burlington, NC A bedroom with a red accent wall and a white door leading to a bathroom.at 198 Milltown Apartments, Burlington, NC An aerial view of a house with a blue pool in the backyard.at 198 Milltown Apartments, Burlington
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    • Pool
    • Patio/Balcony
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    A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black stove top oven. A modern dining room with a black table and chairs.
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    2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington,, Greensboro, NC 27215
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,075+
    2 BEDS $1,175+
    3 BEDS $1,511+
    A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black stove top oven. A modern dining room with a black table and chairs. A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and ceiling fan. A large swimming pool is surrounded by a concrete patio and a house with a stone wall.
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    5/5 Anonymous on Dec 1, 2023

    Excellent, except for one tenant loud music and a certain odor from that comes from their apartment late at night.

    5/5 Melvin M. on Nov 28, 2023

    property is great good location and amenities. Close to shops and Alamance general hospital .

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    2444 Maple Avenue, Burlington, NC 27215
    STUDIO $795+
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    3551 Forestdale Drive #C, Burlington, NC 27215
    STUDIO $849
    1 BED $970+
    2 BEDS $1,085+
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    1528 S. Mebane St., Burlington, NC 27215
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $925
    2 BEDS $1,190
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    3508 Garden Road, Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,290+
    2 BEDS $1,490+
    3 BEDS $1,730+
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    198 Milltown Street, Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,199+
    2 BEDS $1,499+
    3 BEDS $1,875+
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    1094 Forman Lane, Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,225+
    2 BEDS $1,350+
    3 BEDS $1,810+
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    750 Boone Station Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
    2 BEDS $1,149+
    3 BEDS $1,399
    4 BEDS $1,499+
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    1515 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,085
    2 BEDS $1,295
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    122 Retreat Lane, Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,277+
    2 BEDS $1,365+
    3 BEDS $1,634+
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    2978 Ethan Pointe Dr, Burlington,, Greensboro, NC 27215
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,075+
    2 BEDS $1,175+
    3 BEDS $1,511+
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    130 Canary Place, Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,225+
    2 BEDS $1,465+
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    3102 Commerce Place, Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,148+
    2 BEDS $1,209+
    3 BEDS $1,660+
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    1301 Crystal Skye Court, Burlington, NC 27215
    5 BEDS $2,525
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    101 Ashley Ridge Drive, Burlington, NC 27215
    3 BEDS $1,915
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    852 S. Main St., Burlington, NC 27215
    STUDIO $675
    1 BED $650
    2 BEDS $925
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    205 Markham St, Burlington, NC 27216
    1 BED $850
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    325-333 E. Davis, Burlington, NC 27215
    STUDIO $695
    1 BED $795+
    2 BEDS $895+
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    339 S Spring St (A-C), Burlington, NC 27215
    1 BED $1,050
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    286 E Front St., BURLINGTON, NC 27215
    STUDIO $5,500
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    944 East Haggard Avenue, Elon, NC 27244
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    807 E Haggard Ave, Elon, NC 27244
    4 BEDS $800
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    230 Pine Knot Lane, Graham, NC 27253
    1 BED $1,100+
    2 BEDS $1,375+
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    2310 Vantage Point, Graham, NC 27253
    1 BED $1,135+
    2 BEDS $1,540+
    3 BEDS $2,000+
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$1,366/mo Burlington, NC average rental price, April 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Burlington, NC is $1,366.

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    Compared to the national average rent of $1,736, the average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,366.

    Getting around in Burlington, NC

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    14 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 10, Bike Score®: 14

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Burlington, NC last updated?

    Prices and availability in Burlington, NC were last updated on 19 May 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Burlington, NC?

    The best apartments in Burlington, NC are: 198 Milltown Apartments, Ethan Pointe Apartments, The Louie, Residences at Forestdale and Glennwood Apartments.

    What is the average rent in Burlington, NC?

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

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Burlington, NC?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Burlington, NC is between $795 and $1,190.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC is between $925 and $5,870.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC is between $1,085 and $5,512.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Burlington, NC is between $925 and $5,606.

    What type of rental buildings are in Burlington, NC?

    In Burlington, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% 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.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Burlington, NC?

    The average age of rental buildings in Burlington is 25 years old, with 47% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 98% are garden-style apartment communities, 2% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Burlington, NC?

    Rental apartments in Burlington come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 51% of all rentals in Burlington. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Burlington, NC

    Centrally located between Greensboro and Raleigh, apartment rentals in the small town of Burlington are bordered by the Haw River to the north, Quaker Creek Reservoir to the east and Lake Mackintosh to the southwest. Burlington offers renters a premium location just 23 miles east of Greensboro, 35 miles west of Durham, 50 miles east of Winston-Salem and 60 miles west of Raleigh. Both Route 70 and I-40 run parallel east-west through town, while East Webb Avenue cuts diagonally before transitioning into Route 87. Non-commuting renters often find work within the four biggest industries in Burlington: health care, bioscience (LabCorps is headquartered in Burlington), manufacturing and education. Renters will find the average weather temperature in Burlington is 58°F.

    Renting in Burlington, NC

    Renters in Burlington tend to be well-educated professionals raising families or retirees looking for a quiet community to call home. The most expensive houses for rent overlook the lake in the neighborhood of Waterford East, while the most affordable rentals - including retirement communities - are in the neighborhood of Brookwood. For mid-priced, resort-style rentals that have between three and six bedrooms, Mackintosh On The Lake offers renters a welcoming community with an amphitheater, fitness center and splash park. Rentals in Burlington are also near a variety of parks (Joe Davidson Park, Cedar Rock Park and the Burlington City Park), as well as green paths connecting foot traffic to LINK Transit bus stops. Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are for rent in Burlington (most commonly townhouses), in addition to single-family houses with one to three bedrooms.

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    Shopping in Burlington, NC

    When not visiting local theaters, learning at museums or strolling through parks, renters love to go shopping in Burlington. Specifically, a favorite local mall when renting in Burlington is Holly Hill Mall. Otherwise, downtown is where renters peruse trendy local shops, like Wayne's Attic; Bella's House; 324 Worth; Main Street Vinyl; and Brothers Vintage Toys and Games. While downtown, renters recommend eating at the Burlington Food Hall; ice cream at Smitty's; Valerio's Italian Restaurant; and coffee, tea and smoothies at The Blend. Or, Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and dollar stores are available for renters to run local errands. Meanwhile, grocery store options when renting in Burlington include Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Lidl and Bella Grocery.

    Transportation in Burlington, NC

    Burlington renters travel to Greensboro in 25 minutes taking the Piedmont Line and reach Durham in 40 minutes by taking the Carolinian Line, both provided by Amtrak. Alternatively, renters stay on the Carolinian Line to reach Raleigh in one hour and 20 minutes or stay on Piedmont Line to reach Charlotte in 2 hours. Or, the Alamance-Burlington Express (provided by Piedmont Regional Transit) takes Burlington renters north-south to Greensboro, Graham, Mebane, Hillsboro and Chapel Hill. Similarly, LINKTransit provides five additional bus routes (Blue, Red, Orange, Green and Purple) connecting downtown Burlington from Gibsonville to Graham. Finally, Burlington Alamance Regional Airport connects renters with flights from Burlington to Elon University, Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Mebane, Whitsett and Hillsborough. However, the nearest major airport when renting in Burlington is Piedmont Triad International Airport (35 miles west via I-40).

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