Burlingame, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Burlingame, California rental market.

Burlingame, California

Average Apartment Rent

$3,280

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

9.9%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Burlingame, California apartments have recorded a 9.9% rent increase.

Burlingame, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Burlingame $2,517 $2,647 $2,946 $2,898 $2,799 $3,007 $2,985 $2,960 $3,015 $3,280
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Burlingame
National
Nov 2021
$2,517
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,647
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,946
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,898
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,799
$1,714
Jul 2023
$3,007
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,985
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,960
$1,727
Jul 2024
$3,015
$1,752
Nov 2024
$3,280
$1,748

Burlingame, California Average Apartment Rent

Burlingame, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 94.99%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Burlingame, California rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.47%.

Burlingame, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 5,861
Owner occupied housing units 6,399

Renters take up 48% of Burlingame, California real estate, occupying a total of 5,861 units, while homeowners live in 6,399 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.2

Renter median household income**

$110,538

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.07

Rental vacancy rate**

7.6%

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,044
1 bed 2,678
2 beds 1,533
3 beds 408
4 beds 131
5 or more beds 67

There are 2,678 rentals in Burlingame, California with 1 bed making up the highest share of the market, at 46%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 67 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Burlingame, California homes for rent is 3.2.

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 218
25 - 34 years 1,752
35 - 44 years 1,508
45 - 54 years 851
55 - 59 years 435
60 - 64 years 460
65 - 74 years 419
75 - 84 years 147
85 years and over 71

Most condos for rent in Burlingame, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (30%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (26%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 2,471
Non-Family Households 3,390

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 1,470
No related children of the householder under 18 4,391

A total of 2,471 apartments for rent in Burlingame, California, or 42% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 25% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,470 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Burlingame, California is 2.07.

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 220
High school graduate (including equivalency) 668
Some college or associate's degree 1,200
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,773

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 64% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 4% of the homes for rent in Burlingame, California.

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2020 or later 97
Built 2010 - 2019 302
Built 2000 - 2009 151
Built 1990 - 1999 213
Built 1980 - 1989 367
Built 1970 - 1979 1,386
Built 1960 - 1969 1,045
Built 1950 - 1959 1,014
Built 1940 - 1949 329
Built 1939 or earlier 957

The highest share of Burlingame, California apartment rentals, namely 24% or 1,386 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (18%, 1,045 units), and the ones Built 1950 - 1959 (17%, 1,014 units).

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 713
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,711
Moved in 2010 to 2017 2,217
Moved in 2000 to 2009 716
Moved in 1990 to 1999 365
Moved in 1989 or earlier 139

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Burlingame, California renters (38%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Burlingame, California condos for rent is 2016.

Burlingame, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 353
1 vehicle available 3,166
2 vehicles available 1,817
3 or more vehicles available 525

When it comes to transportation options, 54% of Burlingame, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 31% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 8% have 3 or more vehicles available.

Burlingame, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 4,399
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 429
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 855
Walked 327
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 230
Worked at home 1,392

Burlingame, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 9,466
Moved within same county 1,047
Moved from different county within same state 1,088
Moved from different state 277
Moved from abroad 114

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Burlingame, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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