Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Burlington, VT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Burlington, VT rent has slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying about $22 less per month than last year, and month-to-month rent is unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Burlington runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the mid-tier range for renters seeking a balance between cost and amenities with 133 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Burlington rent for about $1,742/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,100/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,200/month. Apartments make up 83.3% of rentals, renting at a median of $2,000/month compared to $3,225/month for houses.
Median rent
Median rent in Burlington
$2,100/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Burlington is $2,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Burlington
133
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Burlington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Burlington, VT
Average rent prices in Burlington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Burlington run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,742 |  4% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 11% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Centennial | $2,140 | |
Colchester Village | $2,100 | |
Malletts Bay | $2,375 | |
New North End | $2,700 | |
Old North End | $2,000 | |
South End | $2,000 | |
St George | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,275 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,225 | 21% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,742
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
Old North End
Average rent
$2,000
South End
Average rent
$2,000
Colchester Village
Average rent
$2,100
New North End
Average rent
$2,700
Centennial
Average rent
$2,140
Malletts Bay
Average rent
$2,375
St George
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
21%
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
9%higher than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Burlington, VT is 53% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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2%$2,050
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32%$1,950
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21%$2,300
14%$1,550
16%$2,150
8%$2,300
27%$2,275
4%$1,180
$2,095
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
233 N Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
24 North St, Burlington, VT 05401
2–4 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
52 Cedar St, Burlington, VT 05401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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
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
125 Cambrian Way, Burlington, VT 05401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,200–$5,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Old North End apartment for rent in Burlington
21 Hyde St #3, Burlington, VT 05401
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
157 S Champlain St, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$3,790
Apartment for rent
1h ago
360 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4h ago
64 Grant St, Burlington, VT 05401
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$2,900
Apartment for rent
4h ago
214 Prim Rd, Burlington, VT 05446
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
7h ago
140 Bank St, Burlington, VT 05401
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
252 North St, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1 bath
$2,400–$2,980
Apartment for rent
54m ago
245 Perimeter Dr, Burlington, VT 05446
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
416 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,225–$4,000
Apartment for rent
1h ago
360 S Winooski Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
252 North St, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1 bath
$2,400–$2,980
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
2h ago
375 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$2,100
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Old North End apartment for rent in Burlington
46 Lafountain St, Burlington, VT 05401
4 beds
1 bath
$2,440
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 $2,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Burlington?
Average rent prices in Burlington have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Burlington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Burlington is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Burlington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington are Old North End ($2,000/mo), South End ($2,000/mo), and Colchester Village ($2,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Burlington?
To comfortably afford rent in Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Burlington?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Burlington average around $1,900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,190/month.
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).