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Rent in Vermont

The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Vermont is $2,140/mo, ranking #5 out of 51 states for highest rent. This is $890 above the national median of $1,250/mo. Vermont has a population of 645K. About 27.2% of households rent their homes. Fair Market Rent data covers 1 areas across the state.

$2,140
Median 2BR FMR
#5 of 51 states
$78,024
Median Income
vs $71,049 national
$1,193
Actual Median Rent
Census ACS
645K
Population
27.2%
Renters
of households
$290,500
Median Home Value
20.1%
Vacancy Rate
of housing units
10.3%
Poverty Rate
below poverty line
1
Areas Tracked
in this state

Highlights

Most Expensive
Burlington-South Burlington
$2,140/mo
Avg Rent Burden
28.2%
0 of 1 areas cost-burdened
Minimum Wage
$14.01/hr
117.5 hrs/wk for median rent

All 1 Areas in Vermont

AreaStudio1BR2BR3BRBurdenYoY
Burlington-South Burlington
Pop. 227K
$1,497$1,651$2,140$2,74528.2%+13.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent across Vermont is $2,140 per month. Rents range from $2,140/mo in Burlington-South Burlington to $2,140/mo in Burlington-South Burlington. The actual median gross rent statewide is $1,193/mo according to Census data.

Vermont ranks #5 out of 51 states for highest median Fair Market Rent. The state median 2BR FMR of $2,140/mo is $890 above the national median of $1,250/mo.

The average rent burden across Vermont is 28.2%, meaning a typical household would spend 28.2% of income on a 2-bedroom at Fair Market Rent. No areas exceed HUD's 30% cost-burden threshold. The statewide median household income is $78,024.

The most affordable area in Vermont is Burlington-South Burlington with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,140/mo. The median household income there is $90,911.

The most expensive area in Vermont is Burlington-South Burlington with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,140/mo. The median household income there is $90,911.

Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard-quality rental units. State-level income and demographic data comes from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates. Rent burden is calculated as annual 2BR FMR divided by area median household income.