01Homes and apartments for rent in Burlington County, NJ
Burlington County homes for rent.
Browse homes for rent in Burlington County, New Jersey. The county's rental market is anchored by Mount Laurel's large apartment communities, the constant military rental demand around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, student rentals near Rowan College at Burlington County, and single-family and river-town rentals across the suburbs. For renters relocating for a job, a military assignment, or school, or testing a town before buying, Burlington County offers apartments and homes at rents well below the northern counties, within reach of Philadelphia, Trenton, and the base.
Rents in Burlington County vary by type and town, from apartments and older units in Willingboro and the river towns to Mount Laurel apartment communities and single-family rentals in Moorestown, Medford, and the suburbs, generally well below northern New Jersey rents.
Updated Spring 2026
Search Burlington County rentals, updated in real time.
Explore the latest homes for sale in Burlington County, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the historic Delaware River towns, the Route 38 and Interstate 295 suburbs, and the lake and Pinelands communities.
Burlington County is served by well-regarded districts including Moorestown and the Lenape Regional high schools and by Rowan College at Burlington County, with Virtua Mount Holly and Willingboro hospitals nearby and River Line rail to Camden and Trenton. Use the price-range pages below to narrow your search, or call 888-327-6555 for a town-by-town update.
When renting in Burlington County, compare the total monthly cost, including what utilities and amenities are included, the lease term and flexibility, and any pet or parking rules, not just the headline rent. Military renters near the base and students near Rowan College should confirm lease timing against assignments and semesters, and renters testing a town should weigh commute and schools before signing.
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Where to rent in Burlington County.
Rental inventory in Burlington County spans apartment communities, military and student rentals, and single-family homes, and the right choice depends on why and where a renter needs to be. Professionals and commuters gravitate to Mount Laurel's apartment communities near the office parks and Interstate 295, military households cluster near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst around Pemberton and Wrightstown, students look near Rowan College, and families seeking space rent single-family homes in Moorestown, Medford, and the suburbs. Understanding the county's rental submarkets is the first step. Compare the areas below before you choose.
Rental character varies across the county. Mount Laurel offers the deepest apartment market, with large communities near the highways, office parks, and shopping; the area around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst generates constant military rental demand and turnover; Rowan College draws student renters; and the river towns and suburbs offer single-family and duplex rentals with more space. That range gives renters everything from a low-maintenance apartment to a single-family home with a yard, all at rents below the northern New Jersey suburbs.
Lease terms, what utilities and amenities are included, and pet and parking rules vary widely between Mount Laurel's apartment communities, base-adjacent rentals, and suburban single-family homes, so renters should compare the total monthly cost and the flexibility of the lease, not just the headline rent, before signing.
Renters in Burlington County benefit from treating a lease as a chance to test-drive a region before buying: choosing to rent in a Mount Laurel apartment community, near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, near Rowan College, or in a single-family home in the river towns or suburbs lets them learn a place's commute, character, and amenities firsthand, so that when they are ready to buy they can move with confidence, which is why so many renters describe a year in Burlington County, at rents well below the northern suburbs, as one of the smartest steps they took toward finding the right home and the right region.
Renting, relocating, and testing towns in Burlington County.
Renting in Burlington County offers flexibility at a lower cost than the northern counties. A renter in a Mount Laurel apartment community gets amenities and a quick commute to the office parks, Interstate 295, and the Philadelphia bridges; a military family near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst finds housing suited to a temporary assignment; and a family renting a single-family home in Moorestown or Medford gets space and top schools while deciding whether to buy. Each answers a different need for flexible, affordable housing.
For relocating professionals, military households, students, and future buyers, the county's rental market is a practical on-ramp. A lease lets a renter learn a town, the river towns, the Route 38 suburbs, or the Pinelands, before committing to a purchase, and the county's rents, well below the northern suburbs, make that flexibility affordable. Military renters near the base and students near Rowan College add steady, predictable demand that keeps the market active.
Day to day, renters in Mount Laurel enjoy apartment-community amenities and easy highway access; renters near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst live close to the base and its services; students near Rowan College find convenient housing; and single-family renters in the suburbs and river towns gain yards, schools, and neighborhoods without the commitment of ownership. For owners, that steady, diverse demand, driven by jobs, the base, and the college, makes a well-located Burlington County rental a durable income asset.
Renters relocating to Burlington County for a job, a military assignment, or school often choose a Mount Laurel apartment community, a base-adjacent rental near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, or a single-family home in the suburbs, then use the lease term to explore the county's very different regions, the river towns, the Route 38 suburbs, and the Pinelands, before deciding where, or whether, to buy, making the rental market a practical on-ramp.
For owners, the Burlington County rental market can turn a home into a durable income asset: the county's steady demand, driven by the Mount Laurel office parks, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and Rowan College, supports reliable tenants, and with careful screening, clear leases, and attention to maintenance, owners can generate steady income while the property potentially appreciates, drawing on the same fundamentals, jobs, the base, and the college, that keep the county's rental demand resilient.
Search Burlington County homes by price.
Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Burlington County area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Burlington County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Burlington County and across Burlington County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Burlington County open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Burlington County, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Burlington County through our Burlington County property pages: single-family homes, river-town, suburban, and Pinelands homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Burlington County rental and housing market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Burlington County, NJ is currently $400K, about $210 per square foot. Homes here average 40 days on market with roughly 2087 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Burlington County's rental market spans Mount Laurel apartment communities, military rentals near Joint Base MDL, student rentals near Rowan College, and single-family and river-town rentals, with demand driven by jobs, the base, and the college.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Burlington County, single-family rentals in Moorestown and Medford and newer Mount Laurel apartments command the highest rents, while apartments and older units in Willingboro, the river towns, and near the base offer the more affordable options. For owners, the county's steady rental demand, driven by the office parks, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and Rowan College, supports reliable tenants, so a well-located and well-managed rental can generate durable income at prices below the northern counties. Rental demand in Burlington County stays strongest around the Mount Laurel office parks, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and Rowan College, where jobs, the base, and students concentrate demand, so well-located apartments and single-family rentals in those areas tend to lease reliably even when the for-sale market cools. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why rent in Burlington County.
- Flexible, affordable housingRenting offers flexibility at rents well below the northern counties, a draw for relocating professionals, students, and future buyers.
- Mount Laurel apartmentsMount Laurel's large apartment communities offer amenities and a quick commute to the office parks, Interstate 295, and the Philadelphia bridges.
- Military rental demandJoint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst generates constant rental demand near Pemberton and Wrightstown, suiting temporary assignments.
- Student rentalsRowan College at Burlington County draws student renters, adding steady demand near the campus.
- Test a town before buyingA lease lets renters learn the river towns, Route 38 suburbs, or Pinelands before deciding where, or whether, to buy.
Amenities & community overview.
A closer look at communities, demand, and daily life for renters in Burlington County.
- Browse all homes for sale in Burlington County or explore the wider Burlington County market.
- Compare Burlington County neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Interstate 295, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 130, Route 38, Route 70, and Route 206, plus the NJ Transit River Line light rail links the Delaware River towns of Bordentown, Florence, and Burlington City north to Trenton and south to Camden, where PATCO and connections continue to Philadelphia, and an extensive bus network and the region's highways add commuting options.
- Explore Historic Smithville Park, the Pinelands and Wharton State Forest, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and the Delaware River waterfront towns, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Burlington County.
Renting in Burlington County offers flexibility and value across genuinely different submarkets. Renters in Mount Laurel describe apartment-community amenities and an easy commute to the office parks and Interstate 295; military households near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst find housing suited to their assignments; students near Rowan College find convenient rentals; and families renting single-family homes in Moorestown, Medford, and the river towns gain space, schools, and neighborhoods without the commitment of ownership. Because the county's rents sit well below the northern suburbs, and because a lease is a low-risk way to test a town, renting here is a practical on-ramp, and for owners the county's steady, job-, base-, and college-driven demand makes a well-located rental a durable income asset.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Burlington County, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs in Burlington County.
First-time buyer in Burlington County or Burlington County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
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Frequently asked questions.
What is the average rent in Burlington County, NJ?
Rents vary by type and town, from more affordable apartments and older units in Willingboro, the river towns, and near the base to Mount Laurel apartment communities and single-family rentals in Moorestown and Medford, generally well below northern New Jersey rents. Call 888-327-6555 for a current update.
Which Burlington County towns have the most rentals?
Mount Laurel has the deepest apartment market, the area around Joint Base MDL generates steady military rental demand, Rowan College draws student renters, and the river towns and suburbs offer single-family and duplex rentals.
Are there rentals near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst?
Yes. The area around the base, especially near Pemberton and Wrightstown, has constant rental demand and turnover suited to military assignments, including apartments, single-family homes, and duplexes.
Can I rent a single-family home in Burlington County?
Yes. Single-family rentals are available across the suburbs and river towns, including Moorestown and Medford, offering families space, yards, and access to schools without the commitment of ownership.
Are there student rentals near Rowan College at Burlington County?
Yes. Rowan College at Burlington County in Mount Laurel and Mount Holly draws student renters, adding steady demand for convenient housing near the campus.
Is renting cheaper in Burlington County than in northern New Jersey?
Generally, yes. Rents in Burlington County sit well below the northern suburbs, making it an affordable option for relocating professionals, military households, students, and future buyers.
Should I rent before buying in Burlington County?
Renting first is a practical way to learn a town, the river towns, the Route 38 suburbs, or the Pinelands, before committing to a purchase, and the county's affordable rents make that flexibility easy. We can help you plan the move from renting to buying.
What should I check before signing a lease in Burlington County?
Compare the total monthly cost, including included utilities and amenities, the lease term and flexibility, and any pet or parking rules, and confirm the commute and, for families, the schools before signing.
Can I use a Burlington County home as a rental investment?
Yes. The county's steady demand from the office parks, Joint Base MDL, and Rowan College supports reliable tenants, so a well-located and well-managed rental can generate durable income. We can help you evaluate a specific property. See our multi-family page.
Do Burlington County rentals allow pets?
It depends on the property and owner. Many rentals have specific pet policies and deposits, so always confirm the rules before applying, especially if you have a pet.
Can Four Point Realty help me find a rental in Burlington County?
Yes. We help renters find apartments and homes across Mount Laurel, the base area, Rowan College, and the suburbs, and we help owners lease and manage rental property. Call 888-327-6555 to start.
How do I find rental listings in Burlington County?
Register for a free account and filter for rentals by area, price, and type, or call 888-327-6555 and we will set up a curated rental search that fits your budget and timeline.
What areas near Burlington County should renters also consider?
Renters sometimes compare Burlington against Camden County for a shorter Philadelphia commute or Mercer County near Trenton. We can help you weigh the trade-offs.
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