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Rental Market Trends in Burlington, VT

What is the average rent in Burlington, VT?

$2,130/month

Average Rent

645 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Burlington, VT is $2,130 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Burlington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Burlington, you can expect to pay about $1,679 per month for a studio, $2,130 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,682 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,474 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,679/month
448 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,130/month
645 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,682/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,474/month
1,484 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,385/month
1,694 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,970/month
1,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,193/month
891 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,867/month
544 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,360/month
2,140 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Burlington, VT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Burlington, VT
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burlington, VT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
35% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington?

Based on current rent prices, South End, Old North End and Downtown Burlington are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South End
$2,023/month
664 Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,116/month
773 Sq Ft
Downtown Burlington
$2,416/month
669 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Burlington, Old North End and South End are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Burlington
$2,416/month
669 Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,116/month
773 Sq Ft
South End
$2,023/month
664 Sq Ft

Which Burlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Burlington with the most apartments available are Old North End, South End and Downtown Burlington .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,116/month
773 Sq Ft
South End
$2,023/month
664 Sq Ft
Downtown Burlington
$2,416/month
669 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Burlington, VT?

Because the average rent in Burlington is $2,130, you’ll want to make about $7,100 per month or $85,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Burlington, VT is 13.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 29.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,474 - $2,130. You can expect to pay 5.6% more for groceries, 13.0% more for utilities, and 2.9% more for transportation.

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Burlington, VT

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Apartment Averages

South End

Burlington, VT

Downtown Burlington

Burlington, VT

Studio
$1,595/month
$1,609/month
One Bedroom
$1,694/month
$3,223/month
Two Bedroom
$1,519/month
$3,050/month
Three Bedroom
$1,610/month
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Apartment communities in Burlington we think you'll love

1-5 Pine Pl

1-5 Pine Pl

1-5 Pine Pl,
Burlington, VT 05401

$2,775

3 Beds

187 Pearl St

187 Pearl St

187 Pearl St,
Burlington, VT 05401

$1,750 - $3,200

Studio - 3 Beds

56 Drew St

56 Drew St

56 Drew St,
Burlington, VT 05401

$4,125

5 Beds

37 Decatur St

37 Decatur St

37 Decatur St,
Burlington, VT 05401

$3,250

3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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