What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The average size for a Burlington, MA apartment is 949 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 Burlington?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Burlington is $2,861 per month, a 1.55% decrease from last year’s average of $2,906.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Burlington?

In Burlington, studios rent for $2,087 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,578 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,098 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,899 per month

What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The typical apartment in Burlington offers about 949 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Burlington?

Studio apartments in Burlington average 606 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 794 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,082 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,332 sq. ft.

Burlington, MA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Burlington ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Burlington?

In Burlington, 25% of households rent while 75% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $2,861, a 1.55% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,906.

Studio Apartments at $2,087 offer the most budget-friendly option with 606 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 794 square feet for $2,578, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,098 offer 1,082 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,332 sq ft) for $3,899, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Burlington, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,861	949 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,087	606 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,578	794 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,098	1,082 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,899	1,332 sq. ft.

Burlington, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Burlington, MA have decreased by 1.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,906 to $2,861.

What's the typical rent budget in Burlington, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Burlington, MA (42%) 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 Burlington, MA?

2,555 or 25% of the households in Burlington, MA are renter-occupied while 7,501 or 75% are owner-occupied.

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How Burlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burlington	$2,861
Boston	$3,698
Cambridge	$3,755
Worcester	$2,050
Quincy	$2,812
Fall River	$2,111
Somerville	$3,484
Salem	$2,723
Lowell	$2,269
New Bedford	$2,053
Weymouth Town	$2,552
Arlington	$3,124
Wakefield	$2,513
Saugus	$2,875
Lexington	$3,653
Stoneham	$2,758
Swampscott	$3,232
Belmont	$2,896
Danvers	$2,786
Reading	$2,828
Lynnfield	$3,195

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 Burlington 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.