Rent in Burlington, MA
Across Burlington's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $3,083 a month, with figures from $3,008–$3,157. The highest typical rent is in 01803 ($3,157) and the lowest in 01805 ($3,008). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Middlesex County pay about 1.03% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,242 | $2,044–$2,440 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $2,179 | $1,840–$2,518 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $3,083 | $3,008–$3,157 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $3,511 | $3,438–$3,584 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $3,703 | $3,452–$3,953 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Burlington ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Burlington, MA?
- About $3,083 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,008–$3,157. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Burlington, MA?
- About $2,179 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,840–$2,518. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Burlington, MA?
- About $3,511 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,438–$3,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Burlington, MA?
- About $2,242 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,044–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Burlington, MA?
- About $3,703 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,452–$3,953. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Burlington ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 01803 has the highest typical rent at $3,157 a month, and 01805 the lowest at $3,008.
- What is the property tax rate in Burlington, MA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Middlesex County pay a typical 1.03% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Burlington rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).