Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Burlington, VT

Median rent

Median rent in South Burlington

$2,400/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Burlington is $2,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$2.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Burlington

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Burlington rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,140, whereas a house costs $3,525. 1-bedroom apartments in South Burlington run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,895

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,350

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,717

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,895

1%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,717

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

39%

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$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Burlington, VT is 71% higher than the median rent in Barre, VT.

Discover rentals in South Burlington, VT

10799 John Fay Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South Burlington North condo for rent in South Burlington

Cozy 2 Bed Condo in South Burlington | Pet Friendly | $1500/mo

10799 John Fay Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

Available Jun 30

Olde Orchard Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Olde Orchard Park

1 Olde Orchard Park, South Burlington, VT 05403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

340 Spear St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Burlington South apartment for rent in South Burlington

3 beds

2 baths

$2,450

Apartment for rent

8 Cedar Gln N #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Burlington South condo for rent in South Burlington

Condo for rent

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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 $2,400 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Burlington?

Average rent prices in South Burlington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does South Burlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Burlington is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South Burlington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South Burlington are Williston North ($1,950/mo), South Burlington North ($2,200/mo), and South Burlington 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 $96,000/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?

South Burlington's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,400 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across Vermont's largest city for these popular apartment sizes.

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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