Bennington

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Bennington, VT

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Bennington, located in southwestern Vermont, combines historic New England character with contemporary living. The Bennington Battle Monument, Vermont's tallest structure, stands as a centerpiece of the town's Revolutionary War heritage. Downtown features independent shops and the Bennington Museum, home to the celebrated Grandma Moses Gallery. For outdoor recreation, Willow Park offers athletic fields and an 18-hole disc golf course, while the Green Mountains provide hiking, skiing, and other seasonal activities.

Housing in Bennington spans three historic districts - Old Bennington, Downtown Bennington, and North Bennington - alongside newer rental communities throughout the area. North Bennington, home to Bennington College, brings an academic element to the community. The downtown area preserves its historic architecture and features seasonal outdoor dining options. Community events enliven the town calendar, including the annual Garlic and Herb Festival during Labor Day weekend and the Battle Day Parade in August. As southern Vermont's largest community, with 15,333 residents, Bennington maintains its small-town atmosphere while offering cultural activities and residential options.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Bennington, VT is $969 for one bedroom, and $1,120 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bennington has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$969/month
750 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Monument School

Public

Grades PK-5

149 Students

Molly Stark School

Public

Grades PK-5

417 Students

Bennington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

312 Students

Woodford Hollow School

Public

Grades PK-6

28 Students

Mt. Anthony Union Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

522 Students

Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14

Public

Grades 9-12

926 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.