Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Montpelier, VT

Median rent

Median rent in Montpelier

$1,500/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montpelier is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montpelier

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montpelier rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 6% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Montpelier run $1,260 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

36%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,597

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,560

50%

7%

4 bedroom

$7,000

No Change

171%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last year

171%

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$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montpelier, VT is equal to the median rent in Barre, VT.

Discover rentals in Montpelier, VT

7 Winter St. - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

7 Winter St.

7 Winter St, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
65 River Street - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

65 River Street

65 River St, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
225 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h ago

8.6

Very good

225 Elm St

225 Elm St, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
16 Lague Drive - Photo 1 of 1

9m ago

8.3

Very good

16 Lague Drive

16 Lague Dr, Montpelier, VT 05602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,500 per month as of October 24, 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 6% since last year.

How does Montpelier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montpelier is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Montpelier?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Montpelier are Murray Hill ($1,475/mo), Downtown Montpelier ($1,495/mo), and The Meadow ($1,495/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montpelier?

To comfortably afford rent in Montpelier, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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