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Rental Market Trends in Burlington, IA

What is the average rent in Burlington, IA?

$916/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.8%

Increase in the Last Year

Burlington, IA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Burlington, IA is $916 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Burlington more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Burlington average $916 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Burlington average $916 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Burlington average $951 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Burlington average $1,137 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$916/month
467 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$916/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$951/month
751 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,137/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Burlington, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.8%, which averages out to $45 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 June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Burlington, IA
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burlington, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
20% Below $700/month
40% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Burlington, IA?

Because the average rent in Burlington is $916, you’ll want to make about $3,053 per month or $36,636 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.

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 $916 - $1,137. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 5.0% less for utilities, and 0.3% less for transportation.

City

Burlington, IA

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How does Burlington, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Burlington, IA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Burlington we think you'll love

Caspian Village Apartments

Caspian Village Apartments

701 E Pennington St,
West Burlington, IA 52655

$750 - $875

Studio - 2 Beds

Urbane424 Apartments

Urbane424 Apartments

424 N 3rd St,
Burlington, IA 52601

$950 - $975

Studio

Black Hawk Village

Black Hawk Village

3420 Mason Rd,
Burlington, IA 52601

$1,094 - $1,252

2-3 Beds

Churchill Lofts

Churchill Lofts

100-122 N 4th St,
Burlington, IA 52601

$1,005 - $1,295

1-2 Beds

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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 June 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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