Preston Park Apartments
2076 Legacy Pk Trl,
Burlington, NC 27215
$1,300 - $1,865 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds | 6 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Burlington, NC
What is the average rent in Burlington, NC?
$1,145/month
Average Rent
717 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Burlington, NC is $1,145 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Burlington more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Burlington, you can expect to pay about $883 per month for a studio, $1,145 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,325 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,548 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Burlington, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 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, NC
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
64%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington?
Based on current rent prices, Trails End, North Burlington and Kenwood Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington?
Based on current rent prices, Historic Downtown Burlington, Downtown Burlington and Kenwood Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington.
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Which Burlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Burlington with the most apartments available are North Burlington, Downtown Burlington and Kenwood Heights .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Burlington, NC?
Because the average rent in Burlington is $1,145, you’ll want to make about $3,816 per month or $45,792 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, NC is 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 15.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $883 - $1,548. You can expect to pay 4.6% less for groceries, 11.3% less for utilities, and 5.6% less for transportation.
How does Burlington, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Burlington, NC 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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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.