What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The average size for a Burlington, WA apartment is 785 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Burlington is $2,022 per month, a 2.13% decrease from last years average of $2,066.

What is the average apartment size in Burlington?

The typical apartment in Burlington offers about 785 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 $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Burlington?

In Burlington, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $2,022, a 2.13% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,066.

One-bedroom apartments provide 643 square feet for $1,873, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,107 offer 896 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Burlington, WA

Last updated: May 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,022	785 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,873	643 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,107	896 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Burlington, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Burlington, WA have decreased by 2.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,066 to $2,022.

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

The largest share of rentals in Burlington, WA (55%) 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, WA?

2,178 or 55% of the households in Burlington, WA are renter-occupied while 1,747 or 45% are owner-occupied.

How Burlington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Burlington	$2,022
Seattle	$2,237
Vancouver	$1,753
Tacoma	$1,789
Spokane	$1,417
Everett	$1,848
Bellevue	$2,722
Pullman	$1,456
Renton	$2,137
Kent	$1,917
Spokane Valley	$1,411
Bellingham	$1,809
Marysville, WA	$2,260
Arlington, WA	$2,161
Mill Creek, WA	$2,225
Mukilteo, WA	$2,232

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.