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Rental Market Trends in Burlington, VT

What is the average rent in Burlington, VT?

$2,066/month

Average Rent

694 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Burlington, VT is $2,066 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/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 $1,753 per month for a studio, $2,066 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,620 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,446 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,753/month
470 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,066/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,620/month
1,074 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,446/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,710/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,565/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,996/month
899 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 decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Burlington, VT
Last Updated June 2025
Above $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
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
45% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington?

Based on current rent prices, Old North End is the most affordable neighborhood in Burlington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,344/month
692 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington?

Based on current rent prices, Old North End is the most expensive neighborhood in Burlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,344/month
692 Sq Ft

Which Burlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Burlington with the most apartments available is Old North End .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old North End
$2,344/month
692 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 $2,066, you’ll want to make about $6,886 per month or $82,632 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 14.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 29.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,446 - $2,066. You can expect to pay 6.3% more for groceries, 12.4% more for utilities, and 4.0% less for transportation.

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Burlington, VT

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Apartment Averages

Old North End

Burlington, VT

Old North End

Burlington, VT

Studio
$1,757/month
$1,757/month
One Bedroom
$2,136/month
$2,136/month
Two Bedroom
$2,224/month
$2,224/month
Three Bedroom
$2,467/month
$2,467/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

260 College St

260 College St

260 College St,
Burlington, VT 05401

3 Beds | $2,850

77 Residences

77 Residences

77 Pine St,
Burlington, VT 05401

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,900 - $6,800

ONE Lakeview

ONE Lakeview

85 North Ave,
Burlington, VT 05401

Studio | $2,175 - $2,425

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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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