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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, VT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Burlington rent stands today
Burlington, VT rent fell 10.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,598/month. Renters are paying $155 less per month on average than last year, following a recent month-over-month rise of 17.1%.
Compared to national trends
Burlington runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier smaller metros with a total of 296 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Burlington rent for about $1,648/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $4,380/month. Houses command a median of $3,500/month compared to $2,400/month for apartments, which make up 76.5% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Malletts Bay rents rose 34.2% year over year to $2,818/month across 20 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 10.4%. New North End saw a 21.9% drop to $2,500/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Burlington.
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$2,597/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $2,597 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $697 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
296
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burlington, VT
Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,647 | 3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,975 |  9% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,380 | 14% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $2,550 | |
Colchester Village | $2,097 | |
Malletts Bay | $2,817 | |
New North End | $2,500 | |
Old North End | $2,700 | |
South End | $2,550 | |
St George | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 19% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,405 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $910 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,380
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
1%
Old North End
Average rent
$2,700
South End
Average rent
$2,550
Centennial
Average rent
$2,550
Colchester Village
Average rent
$2,097
New North End
Average rent
$2,500
Malletts Bay
Average rent
$2,817
St George
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
19%
Condos
Average rent
$3,405
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$910
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
37%higher than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, VT is 76% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,475
2%$1,900
12%$2,500
9%$2,100
$2,700
7%$2,100
24%$1,200
39%$2,125
71%$2,400
11%$2,100
10%$2,395
$2,092
5%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
1d ago
385 Heineberg Dr, Burlington, VT 05446
Studio
-1 baths
$350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
50 Howard St, Burlington, VT 05401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old North End apartment for rent in Burlington
380 Pearl St #2, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Colchester Village apartment for rent in Burlington
120 Wiley Rd #205, Burlington, VT 05446
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Colchester Village house for rent in Burlington
67 Suncrest Ter, Burlington, VT 05446
5 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
2d ago
66 Hungerford Ter, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1–2 baths
$4,800–$6,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
125 Cambrian Way, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$5,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
79 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$4,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
86 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1–2 baths
$4,380–$4,780
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1 bath
$4,180–$4,380
Apartment for rent
2d ago
277 277/279 North Street, Burlington, VT 05401
3–4 beds
1 bath
$3,135–$3,760
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old North End house for rent in Burlington
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
2d ago
86 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1–2 baths
$4,380–$4,780
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 N Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1 bath
$4,180–$4,380
Apartment for rent
2d ago
122 North St, Burlington, VT 05401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$2,935
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 North St, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
2d ago
17 Lafountain St, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1 bath
$3,460
Apartment for rent
3d ago
19 Greene St, Burlington, VT 05401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old North End apartment for rent in Burlington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment 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
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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 $2,597 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burlington?
Average rent prices in Burlington have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burlington is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $697 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Colchester Village ($2,097/mo), New North End ($2,500/mo), and South End ($2,550/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Burlington?
January offers the lowest rents in Burlington, with prices roughly 49% lower than September's peak season. December also provides good opportunities with reduced competition, while May and April see the highest demand.
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).