Average Rent in Vermont

Rental market overview for Vermont, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$1,060

Median Income

$67,965

Rent Burden

30.3%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Vermont: 30.3% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Vermont

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Vermont by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Burlington	$64,931	$1,540	34.0%
South Burlington	$90,410	$1,685	30.3%
Rutland	$53,304	$856	30.1%
Essex Junction	$92,589	$1,473	32.5%
Bennington	$51,221	$990	34.9%
Barre	$53,798	$955	29.2%
Winooski	$69,783	$1,516	29.3%
Montpelier	$76,143	$1,155	24.3%
Brattleboro	$42,776	$1,036	31.5%
Middlebury	$76,420	$1,336	34.2%
St. Albans	$49,736	$1,143	33.0%
Shelburne	$102,213	$1,322	26.5%
St. Johnsbury	$48,542	$883	35.0%
Newport	$53,026	$863	30.1%
Northfield	$65,926	$883	30.6%
Springfield	$48,476	$902	31.7%
Milton	$81,526	$1,513	24.0%
Wilder	$70,758	$1,277	25.3%
Bellows Falls	$52,813	$1,032	30.3%
West Brattleboro	$40,446	$933	37.9%
Vergennes	$72,171	$1,034	29.1%
Swanton	$73,365	$933	21.6%
Fair Haven	$67,300	$818	26.9%
West Rutland	$47,381	$949	29.6%
Windsor	$47,545	$988	30.6%
Randolph	$58,333	$1,044	29.6%
Bristol	$65,536	$1,128	34.4%
Brandon	$54,700	$1,061	28.6%
Manchester Center	$73,333	$904	30.9%
Arlington	$70,938	$1,073	48.2%
Waterbury	$55,655	$1,171	31.2%
Proctor	$64,722	$1,044	24.7%
Richford	$52,679	$1,087	32.9%
Enosburg Falls	$46,250	$864	45.0%
Williamstown	$90,156	$1,703	33.8%
North Bennington	$62,125	$1,423	31.5%
South Barre	$75,042	$1,264	19.5%
Johnson	$49,016	$960	27.4%
Bradford	$95,199	$959	46.1%
Poultney	$67,868	$848	23.5%
Hardwick	$57,798	$817	28.0%
Lyndonville	$54,688	$967	35.1%
Chester	$63,919	$1,003	18.8%
Woodstock	$85,536	$1,106	22.1%
Orleans	$63,304	$760	24.3%
Fairfax	$53,869	$1,023	27.9%
Norwich	$138,750	$950	20.7%
Derby Center	$57,188	$1,018	32.9%
Hinesburg	$62,888	$1,247	36.9%
Wallingford	$91,111	$952	15.8%
Island Pond	$44,559	$785	26.1%
Jeffersonville	$64,306	$1,157	33.0%
Stowe	$84,333	$1,427	15.4%
Ludlow	$48,413	$960	27.3%
Manchester	$33,750	$491	32.9%
Barton	$29,375	$784	31.2%
Derby Line	$64,018	$850	35.2%
Richmond	$59,960	$1,644	31.7%
Bethel	$63,182	$1,148	30.3%
Underhill Flats	$72,465	$1,176	27.5%
Westminster	$94,792	$972	22.8%
North Troy	$60,000	$769	38.5%
Groton	$54,769	$381	29.3%
Stamford	$78,750	$900	18.6%
Graniteville	$34,026	$1,081	36.1%
Chelsea	$42,969	$850	28.5%
South Royalton	$44,423	$1,275	51.0%
Killington Village	$57,981	$863	25.8%
St. George	$85,313	$1,154	33.3%
Alburgh	$60,357	$1,469	29.1%
Hyde Park	$81,429	$1,319	18.9%
Plainfield	$41,758	$1,084	31.5%
Newbury	$58,750	$1,063	36.8%
North Clarendon	$50,192	$606	24.3%
Marshfield	$74,375	$1,125	51.0%
North Hartland	$80,104	$1,268	22.3%
West Woodstock	$53,125	$2,056	14.2%
Wilmington	$92,794	$886	9.0%
Wells	$80,875	$1,208	20.8%
Putney	$55,833	$815	31.0%
Proctorsville	$74,167	$1,019	26.3%
Lunenburg	$45,469	$983	51.0%
Wells River	$36,500	$746	34.2%
Pawlet	$43,438	$1,395	41.3%
Rochester	$41,250	$1,083	47.1%
Canaan	$58,188	$1,038	18.8%
Readsboro	$44,559	$335	22.9%
Lincoln	$54,286	$769	23.4%
Benson	$31,607	$950	51.0%
Waitsfield	$33,558	$818	27.5%
Algiers	$65,750	$1,148	33.8%
Glover	$38,750	$818	27.0%
Gilman	$50,625	$1,143	51.0%
Cambridge	$50,714	$1,179	27.1%
Sheffield	$60,750	$1,604	19.1%
Irasburg	$66,250	$924	18.9%
Concord	$52,188	$1,067	31.3%
Danby	$63,750	$879	25.8%
West Burke	$24,750	$843	33.1%
Wolcott	$65,313	$958	39.2%
Townshend	$37,250	$1,017	28.7%
New Haven	$97,656	$1,297	13.6%
Bolton Valley	$114,375	$1,708	21.6%
Chittenden	$87,411	$871	43.3%
Middletown Springs	$66,071	$1,125	22.5%
Fairlee	$57,625	$988	19.4%
Huntington Center	$89,031	$955	12.8%
Worcester	$71,250	$1,042	17.3%

How Vermont Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$1,060▼ 22.3%

Rent Burden

30.3%= 0.0%

Vacancy Rate

18.1%▲ 110.2%

Vermont Rental Market Overview

Vermont has approximately 177 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 31.3% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,060, which is 22% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Vermont renter spends approximately 30.3% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 18.1%, the Vermont rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Vermont Cities

48% of cities in Vermont have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Vermont
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	36
25 to 30%	28
30 to 35%	34
35% and up	24

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Swanton: median rent of $933, median income of $73,365, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 21.6%. (Source: Census ACS)

Milton: median rent of $1,513, median income of $81,526, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 24.0%. (Source: Census ACS)

Montpelier: median rent of $1,155, median income of $76,143, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 24.3%. (Source: Census ACS)

Wilder: median rent of $1,277, median income of $70,758, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 25.3%. (Source: Census ACS)

Shelburne: median rent of $1,322, median income of $102,213, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 26.5%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

West Brattleboro: median rent of $933, with a rent burden of approximately 37.9%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

St. Johnsbury: median rent of $883, with a rent burden of approximately 35.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Bennington: median rent of $990, with a rent burden of approximately 34.9%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Middlebury: median rent of $1,336, with a rent burden of approximately 34.2%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Burlington: median rent of $1,540, with a rent burden of approximately 34.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Vermont

In Vermont, larger cities tend to have higher rents than smaller towns.

Renting in Vermont: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Vermont. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Vermont may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

Vermont Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for Vermont are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Cities in Vermont

177 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 177 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Burlington	44,646	$1,540	34.0%	N/A
South Burlington	20,241	$1,685	30.3%	N/A
Rutland	15,819	$856	30.1%	N/A
Essex Junction	10,646	$1,473	32.5%	N/A
Bennington	8,753	$990	34.9%	N/A
Barre	8,488	$955	29.2%	N/A
Winooski	8,122	$1,516	29.3%	N/A
Montpelier	8,030	$1,155	24.3%	N/A
Brattleboro	7,543	$1,036	31.5%	N/A
Middlebury	6,913	$1,336	34.2%	N/A
St. Albans	6,891	$1,143	33.0%	N/A
Shelburne	6,195	$1,322	26.5%	N/A
St. Johnsbury	5,963	$883	35.0%	N/A
Newport	4,431	$863	30.1%	N/A
Northfield	4,390	$883	30.6%	N/A
Springfield	3,946	$902	31.7%	N/A
Milton	3,712	$1,513	24.0%	N/A
Wilder	3,634	$1,277	25.3%	N/A
Bellows Falls	2,824	$1,032	30.3%	N/A
West Brattleboro	2,817	$933	37.9%	N/A
Vergennes	2,561	$1,034	29.1%	N/A
Swanton	2,428	$933	21.6%	N/A
Fair Haven	2,422	$818	26.9%	N/A
West Rutland	2,222	$949	29.6%	N/A
Windsor	2,138	$988	30.6%	N/A
Randolph	2,010	$1,044	29.6%	N/A
Bristol	1,956	$1,128	34.4%	N/A
Brandon	1,858	$1,061	28.6%	N/A
Manchester Center	1,835	$904	30.9%	N/A
Arlington	1,781	$1,073	48.2%	N/A
Waterbury	1,686	$1,171	31.2%	N/A
Proctor	1,652	$1,044	24.7%	N/A
Richford	1,636	$1,087	32.9%	N/A
Enosburg Falls	1,554	$864	45.0%	N/A
Williamstown	1,508	$1,703	33.8%	N/A
North Bennington	1,420	$1,423	31.5%	N/A
South Barre	1,362	$1,264	19.5%	N/A
Johnson	1,347	$960	27.4%	N/A
Bradford	1,272	$959	46.1%	N/A
Poultney	1,250	$848	23.5%	N/A
Hardwick	1,247	$817	28.0%	N/A
Jericho	1,166	N/A	42.7%	N/A
Lyndonville	1,143	$967	35.1%	N/A
East Barre	1,136	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chester	1,097	$1,003	18.8%	N/A
Woodstock	1,033	$1,106	22.1%	N/A
Orleans	983	$760	24.3%	N/A
Castleton	905	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fairfax	880	$1,023	27.9%	N/A
Norwich	839	$950	20.7%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.