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Burlington, WI

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An up-and-coming city in southern Wisconsin

Scenic River Lake Community Events

If you’re looking for a city that’s full of character but lacks the buzz of a large metropolis, Burlington offers scenic living with plenty to do. Just 35 miles southwest of Milwaukee, Burlington sits within a nexus of rivers, parks, and lakes. The city itself was incorporated in 1900 and has a vibrant downtown area with historic buildings and quaint shops.

Grab a bite to eat along Pine St. or Milwaukee Ave., and catch a show at the Plaza Theater 4. Wherever your apartment is, you’re sure to be near a park in Burlington. There’s Echo Park on the lake, Devor Park just outside the downtown area, and plenty more that line the waterways, including a dog park. Every year on Memorial Day weekend, the nearby Nestle chocolate factory inspires the city to put on ChocolateFest, a celebration of all things sweet. Thousands of people from around the country flock to Burlington to experience the fun.

Once you’ve found a rental, I-43 and I-94 will be your best friends if you commute to work, or if you’re simply travelling the rest of the state.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Burlington, WI is $1,117 for a studio, $943 for one bedroom, $1,317 for two bedrooms, and $1,191 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$943/month
511 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

46

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

Wheatland Center Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

612 Students

7
out of 10

Dr Edward G Dyer School

Public

Grades PK-6

398 Students

6
out of 10

Waller Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

286 Students

6
out of 10

Winkler Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

122 Students

6
out of 10

Randall Consolidated School

Public

Grades PK-8

625 Students

5
out of 10

Wheatland Center Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

612 Students

7
out of 10

Nettie E Karcher School

Public

Grades 6-8

600 Students

7
out of 10

Randall Consolidated School

Public

Grades PK-8

625 Students

5
out of 10

Burlington High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,029 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

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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.