West Burlington

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West Burlington, IA Area Guide

A rural reprieve in southeastern Iowa

Historic Affordable Quiet Laidback Rural

Situated in southeastern Iowa, West Burlington is a pastoral community spread across U.S. Route 34. West Burlington offers residents a quiet lifestyle with numerous apartments available for rent in peaceful neighborhoods.

Located just west of its bustling neighbor Burlington, West Burlington provides a rural atmosphere defined by vast stretches of green space and open fields. The community is home to Southeastern Community College and Great River Medical Center, touting numerous employment options and learning opportunities for residents.

West Burlington is convenient to an array of outdoor fun at Burlington Regional Recreational Complex and FunCity amusement center. The local Westland Mall boasts great shopping and dining close to home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in West Burlington, IA is $704 for a studio, $805 for one bedroom, $888 for two bedrooms, and $971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Burlington has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$805/month
689 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal public transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

West Burlington High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Starr's Cave Preserve and Nature Center
  • Crapo Park
  • John H. Witte Observatory

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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.