Burlington, ON apartments for rent
165 apartments for rent in Burlington, ON, from 133 communities.
10 - 799 ROBINSON STREET 10
10 - 799 ROBINSON STREET, Burlington (Brant), ON, L7R2L4
1326 ROSEMARY Crescent Unit# Lower Lower
1326 ROSEMARY Crescent Unit# Lower, Burlington, ON, L7P2P4
1406 - 975 WARWICK COURT 1406
1406 - 975 WARWICK COURT, Burlington (LaSalle), ON, L7T3Z7
311 - 3499 UPPER MIDDLE ROAD 311
311 - 3499 UPPER MIDDLE ROAD, Burlington (Headon), ON, L7M4M7
700 DYNES Road Unit# 209 209
700 DYNES Road Unit# 209, Burlington, ON, L7N3M2
109 - 3070 ROTARY WAY N 109
109 - 3070 ROTARY WAY N, Burlington (Alton), ON, L7M0H1
B635 - 1119 COOKE BOULEVARD B635
B635 - 1119 COOKE BOULEVARD, Burlington (LaSalle), ON, L6J6J3
551 MAPLE Avenue Unit# 1408 1408
551 MAPLE Avenue Unit# 1408, Burlington, ON, L7S1M7
1408 - 551 MAPLE AVENUE 1408
1408 - 551 MAPLE AVENUE, Burlington (Brant), ON, L7S1M7
34 PLAINS Road E Unit# 208 208
34 PLAINS Road E Unit# 208, Burlington, ON, L7T0B9
Get to know Burlington, ON
See what’s nearby
Think bigger. Search wider
Close by, worth a look
- Oakville apartments for rent
- Hamilton apartments for rent
- Milton apartments for rent
- Puslinch apartments for rent
- Halton Hills apartments for rent
- Mississauga apartments for rent
- South Guelph apartments for rent
- Grimsby apartments for rent
- Guelph apartments for rent
- Brampton apartments for rent
- Cambridge apartments for rent
- Brantford apartments for rent
- Lincoln apartments for rent
- Erin apartments for rent
- Haldimand County apartments for rent
- Kitchener apartments for rent
- Caledon apartments for rent
- Toronto apartments for rent
- St. Catharines apartments for rent
- Vaughan apartments for rent
Need a rental nearby? With Point2Homes, you can quickly browse listings for great apartments and single-family homes near your current location. Narrow down listings by price, number of bedrooms, outdoor space, or pet-friendliness. On your phone or desktop, it’s easy to find the right home near you or anywhere in Canada. Start your local rental search now.
Renter’s City Guide to Burlington
CITY GUIDE
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
Located along the shore of Lake Ontario, Burlington has a population of over 175,000 people. The city is surrounded by the communities of Hamilton, and covers over 185 square kilometres in the province’s southern section. Burlington’s location next to Lake Ontario, along with its many parks and golf courses, make it a visually pleasing place to live. Its proximity to larger urban centres like Hamilton provides access to many entertainment, dining, employment, and education options.
Real Estate Market Overview
Compared to other communities in the Regional Municipality of Halton, Burlington’s housing options are affordable, with average prices ranging from $480,000 to $550,000. Single-family homes in Burlington tend to be on large lots, particularly homes closest to the lakefront. They are often large and include a mix of older and newer builds. Condo options can be found throughout the city and are usually more affordable than single-family homes. They include a mix of newer and oldercomplexes. Vacant land is available on the outskirts of the city for a high price, and commercial retail space can be found mostly in the northern section.
Rental Market
Burlington has not seen much change in vacancy rates over the past several years, and its rental market remains tight, with a vacancy rate of around 1.5%. Rental townhouses are a popular option in the city, making up about 14% of the rental supply and costing about the same as traditional apartment units. While there has been some small growth in the number of rental units available in the area, demand for the units means they are occupied quickly and do not contribute to a higher vacancy rate. Vacancy rates are lower for larger apartment buildings than they are for smaller buildings, likely because of the amenities and locations associated with larger buildings. Average rent costs in Burlington range from $860 for a bachelor apartment to $1,500 for an apartment with three or more bedrooms.
Employment
Burlington has a diverse economy, with major industries including advanced manufacturing, business and financial services, food processing and packaging, information and communications technology, life and earth sciences, steel and metal fabrication, and transportation and logistics. Private companies that employ a significant number of Burlington’s workforce include Fearmans Pork Inc., EMC2, Boehringer Ingelheim, Evertz Microsystems, and Cogeco Cable, while major public sector employers include the Halton District School Board, the Halton District Catholic School Board, the City of Burlington, and Joseph Brant Hospital. The unemployment rate in the city is normally between 5% and 6%, which is close to the national rate.
Transportation
Burlington Transit operates public bus services in the city and has a fleet of 67 vehicles. The buses service about 25 routes throughout the city and provide accessible transportation, even for those with mobility issues or baby strollers. Burlington Transit routes connect residents to other transportation options such as Hamilton Street Railway and Oakville Transit. Burlington is also serviced by GO Transit, Greyhound (long-distance bus), and VIA Rail (train).
Schools
Four school boards operate primary and secondary schools in Burlington: Halton District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud. The school boards operate close to 40 secular public schools and around 20 Catholic schools. Schools in the area include Alexander’s Public School, Clarksdale Public School, Charles R. Beaudoin Public School, Nelson High School, Robert Bateman High School, and St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School. Private school options are also available. Burlington’s post-secondary options include Oxford College, with programs in business, dental hygiene, office administration, healthcare, and esthetics; Edge Academy, offering personal support worker courses; and the DeGroote School of Business (affiliated with McMaster University), which provides programs in executive management, health leadership, and technology.Other post-secondary options can be found in nearby communities such as Hamilton and Oakville.
Family Life
Royal Botanical Gardens, a national historic site, is the largest botanical garden in Canada. There are four formal gardens that feature a wide variety of plants, and 1,100 hectares of nature reserve that provide 27 kilometres of walking trails. The RBG Centre provides indoor and outdoor displays and is host to events and programs throughout the year. The Art Gallery of Burlington holds numerous exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing works by local and national artists. The award-winning gallery also holds classes and workshops for people of all ages and hosts arts-related events throughout the year.