Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
South Burlington, VT

Median rent

Median rent in South Burlington

$2,100/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Burlington is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Burlington

30

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Burlington rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Burlington, VT

Average rent prices in South Burlington have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 South Burlington, VT

Rent prices in South Burlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Burlington is $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in South Burlington run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

1%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,900

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,500

7%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,867

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,400

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,867

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Burlington, 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 South Burlington, VT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Burlington and Barre by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Burlington

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Burlington, VT is 42% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.

Discover rentals in South Burlington, VT

10 Tyler Way - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Williston North apartment for rent in South Burlington

2 beds

1 bath

$1,765

234 Quarry Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Burlington South apartment for rent in South Burlington

2BR/1.0BA

234 Quarry Hill Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$1,900

Price drop

Twenty Joy Drive Associates, LLC d/b/a Farrell Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Twenty Joy Drive Associates, LLC d/b/a Farrell Gardens

20 Joy Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

25 Bacon St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

South Burlington South apartment for rent in South Burlington

25 Bacon St #301, South Burlington, VT 05403

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

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Frequently asked questions for South Burlington, VT

Quick answers to common questions about the South Burlington rental market.

How much is rent in South Burlington?

The average rent in South Burlington is $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Burlington?

Average rent prices in South Burlington have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does South Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Burlington is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Burlington are South Burlington South ($2,095/mo), Williston North ($2,162/mo), and Williston South ($2,300/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Burlington?

To comfortably afford rent in South Burlington, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South Burlington?

November and December offer the best rental deals in South Burlington, with November seeing the lowest rents and December having the least competition from other renters. You'll find approximately 12% lower prices compared to peak September rates.

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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