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Burlington, MA

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The perfect commuter town with a traditional, colonial ambiance.

Boston Suburb Commuter Town Colonial Architecture

In the northwest corner of Boston, Massachusetts, you’ll find the quaint suburb of Burlington.

A part of metropolitan Greater Boston, Burlington is easily accessible to I-95. This picturesque and charming community is the perfect commuter town, allowing you easy access to Boston while offering a quaint and cozy neighborhood to come home to as well. The historical ambiance of this town is sure to enhance the comfortable, family-friend atmosphere, and the colonial architecture throughout brings a charming character to this idyllic Massachusetts town.

Enjoy the walking trails and serene fishing spots around town, or go bowling at Kings Burlington. And, don’t forget that with the city of Boston just a stone’s throw away, culture and nightlife are always wherever you are when you rent your next apartment in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Burlington, MA is $2,060 for a studio, $2,611 for one bedroom, $3,110 for two bedrooms, and $3,796 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,611/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$4,821/month
2,711 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,637/month
868 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Burlington, MA

Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

40

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

Fox Hill

Public

Grades K-5

428 Students

6
out of 10

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

394 Students

6
out of 10

Pine Glen Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

308 Students

5
out of 10

Francis Wyman Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

4
out of 10

Marshall Simonds Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

817 Students

7
out of 10

Burlington High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

972 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ralph Hill Conservation Area
  • Minute Man National Historical Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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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.