Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, VT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Burlington, VT rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Month to month, rents cooled by 2.3%, showing a recent decline in the market.
Compared to national trends
Burlington rents run 10.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of smaller metros with a limited total rental inventory of 150 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Burlington rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,150/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,380/month. Houses command a median rent of $3,050/month, compared to $2,095/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$2,150/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $2,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burlington, VT
Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Burlington, VT
Rent prices in Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Burlington is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,140.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 |  1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% |  5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,380 | 4% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $2,150 | |
Colchester Village | $2,250 | |
Malletts Bay | $1,990 | |
New North End | $2,375 | |
Old North End | $2,050 | |
South End | $2,150 | |
St George | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,095 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,050 | 7% | 18% | |
Rooms | $950 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,380
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Old North End
Average rent
$2,050
South End
Average rent
$2,150
Centennial
Average rent
$2,150
New North End
Average rent
$2,375
Colchester Village
Average rent
$2,250
Malletts Bay
Average rent
$1,990
St George
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
The table above reflects average rent prices in Burlington, VT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Burlington, VT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Burlington and Barre by all bedroom counts and property types.
Burlington
10%higher than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, VT is 54% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
7%$2,152
6%$2,123
$2,150
22%$2,295
12%$2,150
23%$1,550
6%$2,450
$2,250
14%$2,400
$3,900
$1,925
1%Cost of living in Burlington, VT
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 29% higher |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 13% higher |
Discover rentals in Burlington, VT
5d+ ago
South End apartment for rent in Burlington
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old North End apartment for rent in Burlington
8 Haswell St, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Centennial house for rent in Burlington
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
2d ago
New North End condo for rent in Burlington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
140 Bank St, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
125 Cambrian Way, Burlington, VT 05401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,550–$4,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
157 S Champlain St, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,975–$3,790
Apartment for rent
3h ago
351 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
44 Drew St, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1 bath
$3,180
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End house for rent in Burlington
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
1h ago
86 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3h ago
351 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
416 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
100 North St, Burlington, VT 05401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
55 Rose St, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890–$1,940
Apartment for rent
3d ago
234 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio
1 bath
$1,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South End house for rent in Burlington
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old North End apartment for rent in Burlington
47 Willow St, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,740
Apartment for rent
1h ago
86 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2h ago
30 Sherman St, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Burlington, VT
Quick answers to common questions about the Burlington rental market.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The average rent in Burlington is $2,150 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burlington?
Average rent prices in Burlington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burlington is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Malletts Bay ($1,990/mo), Old North End ($2,050/mo), and South End ($2,150/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Burlington?
Burlington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).