Burbank

Row of palm trees
Homes in Burbank
Starlight Bowl Concert Hall theater in the mountains.
Downtown Burbank offers tons of great shopping destinations.
Gates to Disney

Burbank, CA Area Guide

The epicenter of Hollywood’s entertainment industry—and one of the LA area’s best places to live

Entertainment Location Upscale Tourism

Living in Burbank combines entertainment industry heritage with comfortable suburban living. As home to Warner Bros., Disney, and Netflix, the city's entertainment legacy shapes its character. The rental market currently shows average monthly rates ranging from $1,960 for studios to $5,337 for four-bedroom units, with moderate year-over-year increases ranging from 0.3% to 6.6%. One-bedroom apartments average $2,287, reflecting a 2.2% annual increase.

Each Burbank neighborhood has its own character - from the Rancho district with its equestrian zoning to Magnolia Park, where vintage shops and local boutiques line the streets. Outdoor spaces include Johnny Carson Park and the Chandler Bikeway, which connects residents to various parts of the city. The Media District houses major studios, while downtown features shopping at Burbank Town Center and an array of restaurants along San Fernando Boulevard. The city's aviation history includes the former Lockheed Skunk Works facility, where aerospace innovations like the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft were developed. Today, the Hollywood Burbank Airport provides convenient travel options, while the city's public schools and walkable neighborhoods continue to attract new residents.

Explore the City

Downtown Burbank offers tons of great shopping destinations.

Starlight Bowl Concert Hall theater in the mountains.

Palm Avenue brings a mixed-use shopping center to Burbank, with ample shopping and dining.

Burbank Town Center is the city's major mall.

Gates to Disney

Shopping on a sunny afternoon in Benmar.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Burbank, CA is $1,901 for a studio, $2,229 for one bedroom, $2,924 for two bedrooms, and $3,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burbank has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,229/month
593 Sq Ft
House
$5,641/month
1,525 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,138/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,188/month
1,352 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burbank, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

78 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

46 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

65 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

John Muir Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Luther Burbank Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Dolores Huerta Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Magnolia Park School

Public

Grades 6-12

Burroughs High

Public

Grades 9-12

Burbank High

Public

Grades 9-12

Monterey High (Continuation)

Public

Grades 9-12

Magnolia Park School

Public

Grades 6-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.