Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Montpelier, VT

Median rent

Median rent in Montpelier

$1,450/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montpelier is $1,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montpelier

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montpelier rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Montpelier run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$572

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,550

6%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,800

9%

40%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$572

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

40%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

3%

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$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montpelier, VT is 4% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.

Discover rentals in Montpelier, VT

15 State St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier

Professional Suite

15 State St #103, Montpelier, VT 05602

Studio

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

2 Barre - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2 Barre

2 Barre St, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

162 Nellie Chase Road #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Beautiful 2 Bedroom Home on 2 Acres!!!

162 Nellie Chase Road #NA, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

House for rent

Available Jun 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 $1,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montpelier?

Average rent prices in Montpelier have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Montpelier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montpelier is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montpelier?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montpelier are Hubbard Park ($1,400/mo), Barre O ($1,450/mo), and College Hill ($1,450/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montpelier?

To comfortably afford rent in Montpelier, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Montpelier?

In Montpelier, VT, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment is $1,813, and for a 2-bedroom apartment, it is $1,863.

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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