What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The average size for a Burlington, NJ apartment is 794 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 Sep / 2025, the average rent in Burlington is $1,638 per month, a 5.3% increase from last year’s average of $1,556.

What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The typical apartment in Burlington offers about 794 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Burlington, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Burlington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Burlington?

In Burlington, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $1,638, a 5.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,556.

One-bedroom apartments provide 726 square feet for $1,538, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,931 offer 989 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Burlington, NJ

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,638	794 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,538	726 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,931	989 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Burlington, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Burlington, NJ have increased by 5.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,556 to $1,638.

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

The largest share of rentals in Burlington, NJ (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Burlington, NJ?

1,349 or 37% of the households in Burlington, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,296 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Burlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burlington	$1,638
Jersey City	$3,768
Jersey Shore	$2,148
Newark	$1,746
East Orange	$1,832
Paterson	$1,724
Elizabeth	$1,887
Hoboken	$4,513
Bayonne	$2,633
Camden	$1,418
Princeton	$3,143
Levittown, PA	$1,700
Bensalem, PA	$1,679
Morrisville, PA	$1,784
Bordentown, NJ	$1,913
Croydon, PA	$1,514
Lumberton, NJ	$1,993
Medford, NJ	$1,975
Merchantville, NJ	$1,643
Bristol, PA	$1,259
Fairless Hills, PA	$1,653

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.