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Rental Market Trends in Burlington, MA

What is the average rent in Burlington, MA?

$2,573/month

Average Rent

773 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Burlington, MA is $2,573 per month. This is 58% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Burlington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Burlington, you can expect to pay about $2,081 per month for a studio, $2,573 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,130 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,729 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,081/month
611 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,573/month
773 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,130/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,729/month
1,344 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$11,100/month
5,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,560/month
880 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Burlington, MA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3%, which averages out to $76 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Burlington, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burlington, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington?

Based on current rent prices, Arborwood, Burlington Town Center and 95-North are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arborwood
$2,497/month
850 Sq Ft
Burlington Town Center
$2,550/month
794 Sq Ft
95-North
$3,333/month
777 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington?

Based on current rent prices, 95-North, Burlington Town Center and Arborwood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
95-North
$3,333/month
777 Sq Ft
Burlington Town Center
$2,550/month
794 Sq Ft
Arborwood
$2,497/month
850 Sq Ft

Which Burlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Burlington with the most apartments available are Burlington Town Center, Arborwood and 95-North .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Burlington Town Center
$2,550/month
794 Sq Ft
Arborwood
$2,497/month
850 Sq Ft
95-North
$3,333/month
777 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Burlington is $2,573, you’ll want to make about $8,576 per month or $102,912 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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$1,870 - $3,250 Plus Fees

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$2,536 - $3,258 Total Monthly Price

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Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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200 Bedford Rd,
Woburn, MA 01801

$2,300 - $2,850 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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