West Burlington

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West Burlington, IA

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A rural reprieve in southeastern Iowa

Historic Affordable Quiet Laidback Rural

Situated in southeastern Iowa, West Burlington is a pastoral community spread across U.S. Route 34. West Burlington offers residents a quiet lifestyle with numerous apartments available for rent in peaceful neighborhoods.

Located just west of its bustling neighbor Burlington, West Burlington provides a rural atmosphere defined by vast stretches of green space and open fields. The community is home to Southeastern Community College and Great River Medical Center, touting numerous employment options and learning opportunities for residents.

West Burlington is convenient to an array of outdoor fun at Burlington Regional Recreational Complex and FunCity amusement center. The local Westland Mall boasts great shopping and dining close to home.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Burlington, IA is $710 for a studio, $736 for one bedroom, $917 for two bedrooms, and $1,901 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Burlington has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$736/month
537 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

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

West Burlington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

429 Students

5
out of 10

West Burlington High School

Public

Grades 6-12

487 Students

6
out of 10

West Burlington Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

249 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Burlington High School

Public

Grades 6-12

487 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Starr's Cave Preserve and Nature Center
  • Crapo Park
  • John H. Witte Observatory

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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.