Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Montpelier, VT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Montpelier
$1,350/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Montpelier is $1,350 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Montpelier
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Montpelier rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Montpelier, VT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Montpelier, VT
Average rent prices in Montpelier have increased by 4% 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
Montpelier, VT
Rent prices in Montpelier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montpelier is $1,350, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Montpelier run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  6% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 66% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berlin Street | $1,250 | |
College Hill | $1,550 | |
Downtown Montpelier | $1,300 | |
Lower Elm Street | $1,500 | |
Murray Hill | $1,375 | |
North Street | $1,575 | |
Northfield Street | $1,687 | |
The Meadow | $1,350 | |
Toy Town | $1,500 | |
Upper Elm Street | $1,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $3,450 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
66%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
26%
Downtown Montpelier
Average rent
$1,300
Northfield Street
Average rent
$1,687
Berlin Street
Average rent
$1,250
The Meadow
Average rent
$1,350
College Hill
Average rent
$1,550
Murray Hill
Average rent
$1,375
Upper Elm Street
Average rent
$1,575
North Street
Average rent
$1,575
Lower Elm Street
Average rent
$1,500
Toy Town
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Montpelier, 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 Montpelier, VT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Montpelier and Barre by all bedroom counts and property types.
Montpelier
30%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Montpelier, VT is 2% lower than the median rent in Barre, VT.
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24%Discover rentals in Montpelier, VT
2d ago
235 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
12 State St #6, Montpelier, VT 05602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,440
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
65 River St, Montpelier, VT 05602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
155 153+155 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
18 Langdon St #209, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
110 Northfield St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
12 State St #6, Montpelier, VT 05602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,440
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
110 Northfield St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
155 153+155 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
235 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
65 River St, Montpelier, VT 05602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
235 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
10 Langdon St #303, Montpelier, VT 05602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
18 Langdon St #209, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
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Frequently asked questions for Montpelier, VT
Quick answers to common questions about the Montpelier rental market.
How much is rent in Montpelier?
The average rent in Montpelier is $1,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Montpelier?
Average rent prices in Montpelier have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Montpelier rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Montpelier is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montpelier?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Montpelier are Berlin Street ($1,250/mo), Downtown Montpelier ($1,300/mo), and The Meadow ($1,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Montpelier?
To comfortably afford rent in Montpelier, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Montpelier?
Downtown Montpelier leads the rental market with strong community appeal and walkable social scenes. For renters seeking social connections, Downtown Montpelier, Northfield Street, The Meadow, and College Hill offer high walk scores and well-developed street infrastructure that support an active lifestyle.
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).