About Burlington
Burlington apartments offer a perfect mix of suburban tranquility and convenient urban access, making Burlington, MA one of the most desirable locations for renters in the Greater Boston area. Located near major employment corridors and retail hubs, Burlington's rental stock sits mostly in managed developments near Route 128, with no rapid transit or commuter rail station in town.
Burlington sits where Route 3 meets I-95 (Route 128), next to Woburn, Lexington and Bedford, which makes it a practical base for the jobs along the 128 corridor. The Burlington Mall area is the town's main shopping and dining hub, and MBTA bus route 350 runs from North Burlington to Alewife on the Red Line.
Every listing on Spot Easy comes from a verified agent. You can filter Burlington listings by bedrooms, bathrooms, price, move-in date and pet policy (cats, small dogs or big dogs allowed), and by amenities such as in-unit laundry, parking, outdoor space, central air, a dishwasher, an elevator, a fitness center, a pool and furnished units. A no-broker-fee filter drops fee listings from your results, and a saved search alert tells you when a new match posts. Each listing shows photos, the asking rent, the available date, the amenities and pet policy the agent recorded, the fee status and the agent's phone number, and some add a video walkthrough or a move-in special. Listings do not state a lease length, so ask the agent.
Start with the Burlington listings on this page, filter for what matters most to you, and save the search so new matches come to you.
Current average asking rents across Greater Boston by neighborhood are published in the Spot Easy Rent Index, updated monthly.
FAQ about Burlington Apartments for Rent
What is the rental market like in Burlington, MA?
Burlington has a small rental market, and Spot Easy's active inventory there is too limited for a published average to be representative. Available rentals skew toward newer apartment developments and townhouses near Route 128. Check the live Burlington listings for current asking rents by bedroom count.
Is Burlington, MA a good place to rent an apartment?
Burlington's rental stock sits mostly in managed apartment developments near Route 128 rather than in smaller multi-family buildings, and there is no rapid transit or commuter rail station in town. Inventory is limited, so few listings are active at any one time. Setting an alert for your bedroom count is more effective than browsing periodically.
How do I commute from Burlington to Boston?
Burlington has no rapid transit or commuter rail station, so commuting means driving via I-95 and Route 3, or taking bus service toward Alewife on the Red Line. The Burlington Mall area is the main bus hub. If you rely on transit, check bus proximity before committing to a location.
When should I start looking for an apartment in Burlington?
Burlington's managed developments turn units over throughout the year rather than clustering on September 1, so there is no strong seasonal peak to time. Availability is the binding constraint here, not the calendar, so set an alert for your bedroom count.
How do I find no-broker-fee rentals in Burlington, MA?
Managed apartment developments make up most of Burlington's rental stock, and these commonly lease directly without a tenant-paid broker fee. The no-broker-fee filter is often productive here as a result. Fee status is stated on every listing by the agent who posted it.
What documents do I need to rent an apartment in Burlington?
The managed developments that make up most of Burlington's rental stock run formal applications with credit and income screening, so expect photo ID, pay stubs or an offer letter, and prior landlord references. Some also charge an application fee. First month, last month and a security deposit are typical at signing.