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Burlington Township

·147th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Burlington Township, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,124/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.5%
vs US Median
+$159
Rising (Monthly)
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Burlington Township · $2,124
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,124/mo, rent takes about 35% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Burlington Township's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,680/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,488/yr
At $2,124/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Burlington Township is $2,124/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,280/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,680/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,410/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,020/mo.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Burlington Township ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Burlington Township an affordable city for renters?

Burlington Township is considered moderate for renters. At $2,124/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Burlington Township slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Burlington Township?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,124/mo in Burlington Township.

Is rent going up or down in Burlington Township?

Rent in Burlington Township has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Burlington Township rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Burlington Township is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #147 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,124/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Burlington Township?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Burlington Township ($2,124/mo): Edgewater Park Township ($1,798/mo), Eastampton Township ($1,881/mo), Mt Holly Township ($2,024/mo).

How does Burlington Township rent compare to the national average?

Burlington Township's median rent of $2,124/mo is $159 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #147 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,124/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Burlington Township 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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