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Rental Market Trends in Burlington, IA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Burlington, IA is $903/month.

Rent in Burlington is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$903/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.3%

Change / Year

102

Available Apartments

Burlington rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Burlington average $910 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Burlington average $903 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Burlington average $966 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Burlington average $1,153 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$910/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$903/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$966/month
839 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,153/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,219/month
1,189 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Burlington, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Burlington, IA

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burlington, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
48% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $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 $903, you’ll want to make about $3,010 per month or $36,120 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 12.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 31.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $903 - $1,153. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 4.8% less for utilities, and 0.6% less for transportation.

City

Burlington, IA

102 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Studio - 2 Beds | $715 - $795

Urbane424 Apartments

Urbane424 Apartments

424 N 3rd St,
Burlington, IA 52601

Studio - 1 Bed | $975 - $1,425

Churchill Lofts

Churchill Lofts

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

2-3 Beds | $1,165 - $1,595

Black Hawk Village

Black Hawk Village

3420 Mason Rd,
Burlington, IA 52601

2-3 Beds | $1,094 - $1,252

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Burlington?

The average rent in Burlington is $903 per month, which is 45.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Burlington?

Rents in Burlington, IA are increasing, with prices up 2.3% year-over-year and $21 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Burlington?

In Burlington, IA, 48% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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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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