4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Burlington, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Burlington, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +29% higher than the citywide median of $3,328 and +71% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Burlington
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Burlington
Compare Burlington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington (this page) | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Burlington.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn, MA | 3.4 mi | $3,910 | $-390 (-9%) |
| Lexington, MA | 5.2 mi | $5,580 | +$1,280 (+30%) |
| Winchester, MA | 5.3 mi | $4,110 | $-190 (-4%) |
| Bedford, MA | 5.5 mi | $4,280 | $-20 (0%) |
| Arlington, MA | 6.4 mi | $3,650 | $-650 (-15%) |
| Billerica, MA | 6.5 mi | $3,460 | $-840 (-20%) |
| Belmont, MA | 7.6 mi | $4,270 | $-30 (-1%) |
| Tewksbury, MA | 7.7 mi | $4,310 | +$10 (0%) |
| Waltham, MA | 8.4 mi | $4,090 | $-210 (-5%) |
| Medford, MA | 8.5 mi | $4,110 | $-190 (-4%) |
| Wakefield, MA | 9.3 mi | $3,390 | $-910 (-21%) |
| Somerville, MA | 10.3 mi | $4,380 | +$80 (+2%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Burlington — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Burlington?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Burlington, Massachusetts is $4,300 per month. This is +29% higher than the citywide median of $3,328.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Burlington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $172,000 ($14,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $82.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Burlington expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Burlington's 4+ bedroom median of $4,300 is +71% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 93th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Burlington rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Burlington ranks #97 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Burlington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Woburn ($3,910), Winchester ($4,110), Bedford ($4,280).