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Rental Market Trends in Burlington, VT

What is the average rent in Burlington, VT?

$2,084/month

Average Rent

695 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Burlington, VT is $2,084 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $1,725 per month for a studio, $2,084 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,594 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,452 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,725/month
469 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,084/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,594/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,452/month
1,427 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,300/month
1,465 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,362/month
582 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,388/month
623 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,895/month
677 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Burlington, VT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Burlington, VT
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Burlington, VT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
19% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
39% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South End
$2,136/month
707 Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,395/month
730 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,395/month
730 Sq Ft
South End
$2,136/month
707 Sq Ft

Which Burlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,395/month
730 Sq Ft
South End
$2,136/month
707 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 $2,084, you’ll want to make about $6,946 per month or $83,352 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 14.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 30.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,452 - $2,084. You can expect to pay 6.4% more for groceries, 13.0% more for utilities, and 2.6% less for transportation.

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Burlington, VT

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Apartment Averages

South End

Burlington, VT

Old North End

Burlington, VT

Studio
$1,603/month
$1,717/month
One Bedroom
$1,717/month
$2,140/month
Two Bedroom
$1,559/month
$2,063/month
Three Bedroom
$1,680/month
$2,423/month
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Apartment communities in Burlington we think you'll love

University Commons at Catamount Run

University Commons at Catamount Run

267 Market Street,
South Burlington, VT 05403

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,239 - $1,948

339 Garden Street

339 Garden Street

339 Garden Street,
South Burlington, VT 05403

2 Beds | $2,590 - $2,641

260 College St

260 College St

260 College St,
Burlington, VT 05401

3 Beds | $2,850

ONE Lakeview

ONE Lakeview

85 North Ave,
Burlington, VT 05401

Studio | $2,025 - $2,145

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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