Average Rent in Vermont (2026)
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Vermont is $1,197/month as of 2026, covering 262 cities and 296 ZIP codes. Data source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.
Average 1-Bedroom Fair Market Rent
$1,197/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent FY2026 · 296 zip codes
Includes all regions. Burlington average: $1,606/mo →
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Vermont is $1,197/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 262 cities and 296 ZIP codes. The average 1-bedroom rent in Vermont is 0% above the national average of $1,196/month.
Key Facts
How much is rent in Vermont?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Vermont is $1,197/month as of 2026, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across 262 cities and 296 ZIP codes. Rents vary widely by city — see the table below for a breakdown.
Rent by City in Vermont
| City | 1-BR Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Burlington | $1,606 |
| Caledonia County | $1,009 |
| Washington County | $1,120 |
| Rutland County | $1,028 |
| Windsor County | $1,157 |
| Addison County | $1,130 |
| Windham County | $1,135 |
| East Corinth | $1,180 |
| Glover | $860 |
| Danville | $870 |
| Greensboro | $890 |
| Island Pond | $890 |
| East Charleston | $890 |
| Waterville | $900 |
| Eden Mills | $900 |
| Hubbardton | $900 |
| Poultney | $900 |
| Granby | $920 |
| North Concord | $920 |
| Lunenburg | $920 |
Showing top 20 of 262 cities.
Sorted by number of zip codes. Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026.
Questions about rent in Vermont
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Vermont?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Vermont is $1,197/month as of 2026, based on statewide coverage across 262 cities and 296 ZIP codes. This is 0% above the national average of $1,196/month.
What is a fair rent increase in Vermont?
Without a strong statewide trend signal, a fair rent increase in Vermont should be judged using the most local available data, especially city and ZIP rent benchmarks. The average 1-BR fair market rent across the state is $1,197/month.
Are rents going up or down in Vermont?
This page has limited statewide trend coverage, so it should be read mainly as a benchmark view of current fair market rent levels across the state. The average 1-BR FMR is $1,197/month across 296 ZIP codes.
How broad is the rent coverage in Vermont?
This page summarizes rent benchmarks across 262 cities and 296 ZIP codes in Vermont, giving a broad statewide view before drilling down into city and ZIP-level pages. Data is sourced from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (FY2026) and supplemented with Apartment List trend data where available.
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