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Burlington, NJ Area Guide

Small businesses bring a unique charm to this New Jersey suburb

Small Business Public Transit River Wooded Suburban

A densely populated suburb of New Jersey, Burlington offers residents paved sidewalks, longstanding homes, and safe residential streets. This suburb’s historic charm comes from various sites and small businesses, including Doc’s Irish Pub, Third State Brewing, Amy’s Omelette House, and Brickwall Tavern. For views of the Delaware River, check out Curtin’s Wharf or Riverview on High Street where you can enjoy brunch, draft beers, and American eats all in one place.

Burlington sits about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia, making it an ideal suburb for commuters. Interstate 295 is easily accessed just outside of town, and a few miles east you’ll find nearby gems like the Columbus Farmers Market. Rent in Burlington is reasonable, and with all of the unique amenities and small town charm, there’s something for everyone in this New Jersey suburb.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Burlington, NJ is $1,299 for a studio, $1,654 for one bedroom, $2,293 for two bedrooms, and $2,488 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,654/month
749 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 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

Burlington Twp High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Florence Twp Mem High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Burlington City High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Silver Lake Nature Center
  • Neshaminy State Park
  • Rancocas Nature Center
  • Rancocas State Park
  • Benjamin Rush State Park

Airports

  • Trenton Mercer
  • Philadelphia International

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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.