What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The average size for a Burlington, WA apartment is 808 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 $2,101 per month, a 2.09% increase from last year’s average of $2,058.

What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The typical apartment in Burlington offers about 808 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Burlington, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Burlington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Burlington?

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

Last updated: October 21, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $2,101, a 2.09% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,058.

One-bedroom apartments provide 655 square feet for $1,866, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,211 offer 899 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,063 sq ft) for $2,639, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Burlington, WA

Last updated: October 21, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,101	808 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,866	655 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,211	899 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,639	1,063 sq. ft.

Burlington, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Burlington, WA have increased by 2.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,058 to $2,101.

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

The largest share of rentals in Burlington, WA (47%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Burlington, WA?

1,956 or 50% of the households in Burlington, WA are renter-occupied while 1,930 or 50% are owner-occupied.

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How Burlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burlington	$2,101
Bothell	$2,284
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Bellevue	$2,751
Everett	$1,886
Spokane	$1,389
Vancouver	$1,781
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Kent	$1,954
Renton	$2,156
Mill Creek, WA	$2,299
Mukilteo, WA	$2,211
Marysville, WA	$2,200
Arlington, WA	$2,118
Bellingham, WA	$1,792
Sedro Woolley, WA	$1,813
Mount Vernon, WA	$1,600

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.