May Hosiery Lofts
144 4th St,
Burlington, NC 27215
$1,200 - $1,795
Studio - 2 Beds
With its fascinating blend of old-world charm and modern verve, Downtown Burlington is both historic and progressive. This walkable neighborhood has something for everyone -- shopping at the Burlington Downtown Depot, the historic carousel at City Park, plays at the historic Paramount Theater, lunch at Danny's Café, a night out at the Rusted Bucket Tavern. Downtown Burlington is working toward becoming more bicycle-friendly, with plans to expand the Greenway & Bikeway underway.
Downtown Burlington provides a variety of ways to get around, from walking and bicycling to riding the Link Transit bus to taking the Amtrak train from Burlington Station, located off East Market Street downtown. As the city hub, several festivals and events are held in Downtown Burlington. Residents can enjoy events such as Active City Streets (which features exercise stations all through downtown -- including life-size Chutes and Ladders games and Zumba classes), weekly events like Yoga in the Yard and 2nd Sunday Food Truck Rodeos, and more.
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Burlington is $782 for a studio, $1,250 for one bedroom, $1,363 for two bedrooms, and $1,856 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Burlington has increased by 8.0% in the past year.
Studio
216 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$782/month
Average Rent
1 BR
689 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,250/month
Average Rent
2 BR
891 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,363/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,311 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,856/month
Average Rent
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Burlington - Burlington, NC is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Very Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Essentials are more spread out in Downtown Burlington - Burlington, NC, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Burlington - Burlington, NC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
3,486
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† 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.
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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.
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