Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Montpelier, VT

Median rent

Median rent in Montpelier

$1,562/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montpelier is $1,562 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $337 less per month.

$4.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montpelier

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montpelier rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Montpelier, VT

Average rent prices in Montpelier have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,562, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Montpelier run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

26%

39%

1 bedroom

$1,300

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,700

5%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,250

100%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

100%

Last year

24%

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

Median rent price$1,562
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montpelier, VT is 6% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.

Discover rentals in Montpelier, VT

7 Winter St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

7 Winter St.

7 Winter St, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

300 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

300 Elm St

300 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

2 2 - 4 Monsignor Crosby Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northfield Street apartment for rent in Montpelier

2BR/1.0BA

2 2 - 4 Monsignor Crosby Ave, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

102 Northfield Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

102 Northfield Street

102 Northfield St, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

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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 $1,562 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montpelier?

Average rent prices in Montpelier have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Montpelier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montpelier is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montpelier?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montpelier are The Meadow ($1,425/mo), Park West ($1,450/mo), and Downtown Montpelier ($1,475/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montpelier?

To comfortably afford rent in Montpelier, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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