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Burlington, KY Area Guide

Both the countryside and the city are at your fingertips in this northern Kentucky suburb

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Airport

Burlington is a large suburban community located just fifteen miles from Cincinnati. Almost entirely residential, Burlington’s rental market ranges from modest apartments to upscale single family homes, serving a population that includes numerous regional commuters. A small downtown district hosts a few popular hangouts, including the Presidents Inn and the Tousey House Tavern, plus the Boone County Fairgrounds a few blocks to the north. Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport sits just to the northeast, making Burlington a great option for airline employees and frequent travelers. To the east, several large shopping centers can be found along Interstate 71, and to the west, you’ll enjoy the peace and tranquility of the northern Kentucky countryside.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Burlington, KY is $887 for a studio, $1,131 for one bedroom, $1,584 for two bedrooms, and $1,756 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,131/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$2,407/month
1,659 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Charles H. Kelly Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

232 Students

Burlington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

692 Students

Stephens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

571 Students

Camp Ernst Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

723 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boone County Arboretum
  • Embshoff Woods
  • Big Bone Lick State Park
  • Fernbank Park
  • Shawnee Lookout

Airports

  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.