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Rental Market Trends in Burlingame, CA

What is the average rent in Burlingame, CA?

$3,169/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Burlingame, CA is $3,169 per month. This is 93% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Burlingame one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Burlingame, you can expect to pay about $2,563 per month for a studio, $3,169 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,456 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $6,636 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,563/month
507 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,169/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,456/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,636/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$22,720/month
4,686 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Burlingame, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $144 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Burlingame, CA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burlingame, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
65% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlingame?

Based on current rent prices, Burlingame Terrace, Burlingame Gardens and Shoreline are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlingame.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Burlingame Terrace
$3,098/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Burlingame Gardens
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Shoreline
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Anza
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Northern Gateway
$4,242/month
743 Sq Ft
Ray Park
$4,376/month
729 Sq Ft
Burlingame Village
$4,410/month
729 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlingame?

Based on current rent prices, Burlingame Village, Ray Park and Northern Gateway are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlingame.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Burlingame Village
$4,410/month
729 Sq Ft
Ray Park
$4,376/month
729 Sq Ft
Northern Gateway
$4,242/month
743 Sq Ft
Burlingame Gardens
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Shoreline
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Anza
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Burlingame Terrace
$3,098/month
1,040 Sq Ft

Which Burlingame neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Burlingame with the most apartments available are Northern Gateway, Ray Park and Burlingame Village .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northern Gateway
$4,242/month
743 Sq Ft
Ray Park
$4,376/month
729 Sq Ft
Burlingame Village
$4,410/month
729 Sq Ft
Burlingame Gardens
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Shoreline
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Anza
$3,373/month
673 Sq Ft
Burlingame Terrace
$3,098/month
1,040 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Burlingame, CA?

Because the average rent in Burlingame is $3,169, you’ll want to make about $10,563 per month or $126,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Burlingame, CA

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How does Burlingame, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Burlingame Terrace

Burlingame, CA

Burlingame Village

Burlingame, CA

Studio
$1,970/month
-
One Bedroom
$2,053/month
$4,440/month
Two Bedroom
$2,119/month
$6,090/month
Three Bedroom
$3,369/month
$7,473/month
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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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