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Bennington, VT Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bennington, VT is $971 for one bedroom, and $1,122 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bennington has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$971/month
750 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bennington, VT is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Molly Stark School

Public

Grades PK-5

Bennington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Monument School

Public

Grades PK-5

Woodford Hollow School

Public

Grades PK-5

Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14

Public

Grades 9-12

Southwest Tech

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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 February 2026.