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Burlington

Pop. 18,008·3rd most expensive in Kentucky·Rental market data updated monthly for Burlington, KY
Median rent (all units)
$2,108/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$146
Rising (Monthly)
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Burlington · $2,108
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,108/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$109,308/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Burlington's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,310
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,580/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,108 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,296/yr
At $2,108/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Burlington, KY is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,008
Median income
$109,308
Median age
37.7
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
22.1%
22.2%
31.5%
13.2%
Under 1822.1%
18–3422.2%
35–5431.5%
55–6411%
65+13.2%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White84.1%
Black2.8%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian3.8%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
32.5%
31%
31.8%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+31.8%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Burlington, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,145 → $109,308
up 21.3%
Population
18,394 → 18,008
down 2.1%
Renter share
23% → 26.6%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 31.8%
+1.8 pts

Median household income grew from $90,145 to $109,308 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 18,394 to 18,008 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 26.6% of households rent today, against 23% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Burlington rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Burlington. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Burlington, KY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Burlington is $2,108/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,580/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,220/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,100/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($109,308/yr), Burlington ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Burlington an affordable city for renters?

Burlington is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,108/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($109,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Burlington falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Burlington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,108/mo in Burlington. The local median household income is $109,308/yr, meaning the typical Burlington household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Burlington?

Rent in Burlington has increased 3.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Burlington rent compare to other cities in Kentucky?

Burlington is one of the pricier cities in Kentucky for rent, ranking #3 out of 36 tracked cities at $2,108/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Burlington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Burlington ($2,108/mo): Erlanger ($1,250/mo), Florence ($1,556/mo), Fort Wright ($1,577/mo).

What percentage of Burlington residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of Burlington households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. Burlington leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Burlington's median rent of $2,108/mo is $146 (7%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Kentucky, it ranks #3 out of 36 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,108/mo, rent takes ~23% of Burlington's median household income ($109,308/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Burlington 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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