What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The average size for a Burlington, NC apartment is 990 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 $1,357 per month, a 0.46% increase from last year’s average of $1,351.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Burlington?

In Burlington, studios rent for $1,000 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,196 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,369 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,640 per month

What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The typical apartment in Burlington offers about 990 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 369 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 739 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,048 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,337 sq. ft.

Burlington, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Burlington ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 71% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Burlington?

In Burlington, 45% of households rent while 55% 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 $1,357, a 0.46% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,351.

Studio Apartments at $1,000 offer the most budget-friendly option with 369 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 739 square feet for $1,196, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,369 offer 1,048 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,337 sq ft) for $1,640, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Burlington, NC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,357	990 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,000	369 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,196	739 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,369	1,048 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,640	1,337 sq. ft.

Burlington, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Burlington, NC have increased by 0.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,351 to $1,357.

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

The largest share of rentals in Burlington, NC (71%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Burlington, NC?

11,151 or 45% of the households in Burlington, NC are renter-occupied while 13,562 or 55% are owner-occupied.

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How Burlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burlington	$1,357
Charlotte	$1,655
Raleigh	$1,579
Fayetteville	$1,294
Winston - Salem	$1,290
Durham	$1,529
Greensboro	$1,322
Wilmington	$1,619
Concord	$1,534
Cary	$1,625
Hickory	$1,489
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,774
Mebane, NC	$1,414
Whitsett, NC	$1,415
Carrboro, NC	$1,305
Hillsborough, NC	$1,508
Graham, NC	$1,303
Browns Summit, NC	$1,158
Gibsonville, NC	$1,517

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.