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Rents in Burlington are $29 below the Alamance County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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2815-B S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
Real Property Management Optimize is a Burlington office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Burlington, Mebane, Graham, Whitsett and Greensboro with tenant screening, leasing, maintenance and rent collection.
In their words: “Specializing in residential property management in the Triad, we prioritize quality to exceed our customers’ expectations.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention attractive homes, quick responses, attention to detail and fast leasing.
508 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
R & B Legacy PM is a Burlington company managing single-family homes in Alamance County, with market analysis, tenant screening, move-in, rent collection and maintenance, drawing on over 30 years of combined experience.
In their words: “We provide a fully transparent, efficient, cost effective, and caring approach to Property Management.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, responsive staff, quick replies and a smooth renting process.
2280 S Church St #205, Burlington, NC 27215
Burlington Rentals and Property Management is a locally owned company founded in 1985, managing homes, townhomes, condos, apartments, HOAs, commercial property and off-campus housing in Burlington, Elon, Gibsonville, Graham and Mebane.
In their words: “Our company offers full-service management for homes, townhomes, condos, HOAs, and commercial real estate in Burlington and surrounding areas.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe helpful, professional staff who respond quickly to maintenance issues.
422 S Spring St, Burlington, NC 27215
Elite Properties Management & Realty Group(Burlington, NC) has connected tenants and owners since 2019, managing single-family, multifamily, commercial and HOA properties in Alamance, Guilford, Forsyth, Orange and Randolph counties.
In their words: “All tenants are thoroughly screened by us, and we take care of everything from relocating your qualifying tenant to their new residence to rent collection and upkeep.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, including owners and an HOA, describe an experienced manager who finds good tenants.
2810 Eric Ln, Burlington, NC 27215
M&E REALTY is a Burlington real estate agency that rents and manages residential properties; its listing gives few further details about the services it offers.
830 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215
Sunshine Realty Property Management LLC (Burlington, NC) has served rental owners since 2001, managing apartments, single-family homes and commercial properties in Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Snow Camp and Alamance County.
In their words: “We’re a friendly, locally owned business based out of Burlington.”
Review summary: Most reviewers describe caring, patient front desk staff and good customer service.
RedStone Property Management is a Burlington full-service company dating to 1953, managing single-family homes and multifamily properties in Burlington, Graham, Elon, Gibsonville, Hillsborough and Mebane with leasing, screening and financial reporting.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe friendly, helpful staff who respond quickly.
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Rents in Burlington are $29 below the Alamance County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$35 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Burlington's typical asking rent is $29 (2.2%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Burlington is number 2 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Gibsonville, Graham. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, July and August, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $1,310 | +2.7% | 7 |
| Graham | $1,476 | 3 | |
| Greensboro | $1,395 | +2.2% | 29 |
| Chapel Hill | $1,723 | +1.1% | 7 |
| High Point | $1,418 | +3.8% | 3 |
| Asheboro | $1,038 | +7.9% | 6 |
| Durham | $1,626 | +3.2% | 19 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Burlington, NC MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 7 property management companies in Burlington, Alamance County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Greensboro and Graham, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Burlington is $1,310 (September 2026); +2.7% over the past year and +35.6% over five years. About 46.2% of homes in Burlington are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Burlington, NC.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Burlington was $1,310 a month in September 2026, +2.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, July and August. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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