Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Montpelier

$1,600/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Montpelier is $1,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Montpelier

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Montpelier rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT

Average rent prices in Downtown Montpelier have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT

Rent prices in Downtown Montpelier vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Montpelier is $1,537, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Montpelier run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

12%

51%

1 bedroom

$1,450

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

32%

3 bedroom

$1,900

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Montpelier, 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 Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Montpelier and Colchester Village by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Montpelier

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT is 30% lower than the median rent in Colchester Village, Burlington, VT.

Discover rentals in Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT

15 State St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

18 Langdon St #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier

Studio

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Montpelier rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Montpelier?

The average rent in Downtown Montpelier is $1,600 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Montpelier?

Average rent prices in Downtown Montpelier have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Downtown Montpelier rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Montpelier is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Montpelier?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Montpelier, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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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