What is the average apartment size in Burlingame?

The average size for a Burlingame, CA apartment is 859 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Burlingame?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Burlingame is $3,884 per month, a 7.44% increase from last years average of $3,615.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Burlingame?

In Burlingame, studios rent for $2,846 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,341 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,896 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Burlingame?

The typical apartment in Burlingame offers about 859 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Burlingame?

Studio apartments in Burlingame average 529 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 739 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,114 sq. ft.

Burlingame, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Burlingame?

The typical rent budget in Burlingame ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 79% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Burlingame?

In Burlingame, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Burlingame is $3,884, a 7.44% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,615.

Studio Apartments at $2,846 offer the most budget-friendly option with 529 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 739 square feet for $3,341, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,896 offer 1,114 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Burlingame, CA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,884	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,846	529 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,341	739 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,896	1,114 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Burlingame, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Burlingame, CA have increased by 7.44% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,615 to $3,884.

What's the typical rent budget in Burlingame, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Burlingame, CA (79%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Burlingame, CA?

6,115 or 50% of the households in Burlingame, CA are renter-occupied while 6,232 or 50% are owner-occupied.

How Burlingame Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burlingame	$3,884
Los Angeles	$2,742
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,969
San Francisco	$3,792
Oakland	$2,625
Long Beach	$2,684
Sacramento	$1,882
San Jose	$3,170
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Berkeley	$3,395
Mountain View	$3,806
Sunnyvale	$3,478
Hayward, CA	$2,425
Fremont, CA	$2,839
San Mateo, CA	$3,677
Palo Alto, CA	$3,046
Menlo Park, CA	$4,538
San Leandro, CA	$2,301
Redwood City, CA	$3,771

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Burlingame apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.