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Burlington, IA

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A charming riverside town in the heart of Corn Belt

Rural River Nature Outdoors Industrial Historic

Burlington is a small city on the bank of the Mississippi River near the southeastern corner of Iowa. Fairly secluded amongst the region’s vast farmlands, Burlington serves as a major cultural and economic hub for the area, and the city’s Great River Medical Center serves folks from miles around.

The city’s historic Downtown district near the river is packed with beautifully-preserved vintage buildings, many of which still house locally-owned businesses like Bent River Brewing Company and the landmark Capitol Theater. The local rental market features a diverse range of options for any taste, from downtown lofts to upscale townhouses to suburban single-family homes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Burlington, IA is $923 for a studio, $875 for one bedroom, $927 for two bedrooms, and $956 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$875/month
687 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Burlington, IA is 11.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 36.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $875 - $956. You can expect to pay 5.3% less for groceries, 6.1% more for utilities, and 0.8% more for transportation.

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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

14

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

249 Students

5
out of 10

Sunnyside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

277 Students

3
out of 10

Aldo Leopold Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

464 Students

2
out of 10

Black Hawk Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

316 Students

2
out of 10

James Wilson Grimes School

Public

Grades K-4

269 Students

1
out of 10

Edward Stone Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

489 Students

2
out of 10

Burlington Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,092 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crapo Park
  • Starr's Cave Preserve and Nature Center

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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 2025.