Burlington

Autumn leaves frame a main street in Burlington, IA.
An aerial view of Burlington at night with the Mississippi River in the distance.
An aerial view of Burlington at night with the Mississippi River in the distance.
The Burlington water tower stands in the middle of the city.
A road winds between houses in Burlington.

Burlington, IA Area Guide

A charming riverside town in the heart of Corn Belt

Rural River Nature Outdoors Industrial Historic

Burlington is a small city on the bank of the Mississippi River near the southeastern corner of Iowa. Fairly secluded amongst the region’s vast farmlands, Burlington serves as a major cultural and economic hub for the area, and the city’s Great River Medical Center serves folks from miles around.

The city’s historic Downtown district near the river is packed with beautifully-preserved vintage buildings, many of which still house locally-owned businesses like Bent River Brewing Company and the landmark Capitol Theater. The local rental market features a diverse range of options for any taste, from downtown lofts to upscale townhouses to suburban single-family homes.

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An aerial view of Burlington at night with the Mississippi River in the distance.

The Burlington water tower stands in the middle of the city.

A road winds between houses in Burlington.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Burlington, IA is $883 for a studio, $888 for one bedroom, $928 for two bedrooms, and $959 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$888/month
672 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Burlington, IA is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 30.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $883 - $959. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 5.0% less for utilities, and 0.3% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burlington, IA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

14 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Edward Stone Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

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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.