Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT
Average rent in
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Montpelier
$1,500/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Montpelier is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Montpelier
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Montpelier rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT
Average rent prices in Downtown Montpelier have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,437, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Montpelier run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | 4% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | 3% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 |  25% | 50% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Colchester Village | $2,240 | |
College Hill | $1,450 | |
Essex Junction Village | $1,912 | |
Essex Town | $2,150 | |
Malletts Bay | $2,350 | |
Shelburne | $2,210 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,437 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,550 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
50%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Colchester Village
Average rent
$2,240
Malletts Bay
Average rent
$2,350
Essex Junction Village
Average rent
$1,912
Essex Town
Average rent
$2,150
College Hill
Average rent
$1,450
Shelburne
Average rent
$2,210
Apartments
Average rent
$1,437
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Houses
Average rent
$2,550
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
23%lower than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Montpelier, Montpelier, VT is 33% lower than the median rent in Colchester Village, Burlington, VT.
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3d ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
15 State St #103, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
154 Main St #1, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
154 Main St #2, Montpelier, VT 05602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d 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
4d 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
154 Main St #1, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
154 Main St #2, Montpelier, VT 05602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
15 State St #103, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
4d 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
5d+ ago
Downtown Montpelier apartment for rent in Montpelier
154 Main St #1, Montpelier, VT 05602
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $1,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Montpelier?
Average rent prices in Downtown Montpelier have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Downtown Montpelier rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Montpelier is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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 $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).