Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Essex Junction, VT

Median rent

Median rent in Essex Junction

$1,975/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Essex Junction is $1,975 per month as of May 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $26 more per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Essex Junction

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Essex Junction rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Essex Junction, VT

Average rent prices in Essex Junction have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Essex Junction, VT

Rent prices in Essex Junction vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Essex Junction is $1,942, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Essex Junction run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

4%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,550

10%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,090

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,850

11%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,800

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Essex Junction, 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 Essex Junction, VT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Essex Junction and Barre by all bedroom counts and property types.

Essex Junction

Median rent price$1,975
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Essex Junction, VT is 41% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.

Discover rentals in Essex Junction, VT

119 Main Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Essex Junction Village townhouse for rent in Essex Junction

119 Main Street - 1

119 Main Street #1, Essex Junction, VT 05452

1 bed

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Aug 1

235 Pearl St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Essex Junction Village apartment for rent in Essex Junction

235 Pearl St - Two Bedroom

235 Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT 05452

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

53 Bass Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

53 Bass Lane

53 Bass Ln, Essex Junction, VT 05452

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

53 Bass Lane - 1Unit 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Essex Town apartment for rent in Essex Junction

53 Bass Lane - 1

53 Bass Lane - 1Unit 1 #1, Essex Junction, VT 05452

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Essex Junction, VT

Quick answers to common questions about the Essex Junction rental market.

How much is rent in Essex Junction?

The average rent in Essex Junction is $1,975 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Essex Junction?

Average rent prices in Essex Junction have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Essex Junction rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Essex Junction is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $26 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Essex Junction?

To comfortably afford rent in Essex Junction, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Essex Junction?

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Essex Junction, VT is $1,686, while a 2-bedroom apartment has a median rent of $1,928.

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).

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