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Average Rent in Burlington, VT & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Burlington, VT. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,322/mo
▲ +13.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,025/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
42
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Burlington, VT
5 listed units across 2 buildings in Burlington, VT dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $170/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayberry Commons | Unit 321 | $3,450 | $3,175 | $275 |
| One25 Cambrian Way Flats | Unit 321 | $3,450 | $3,175 | $275 |
| One25 Cambrian Way Flats | Unit 606 | $3,300 | $3,150 | $150 |
| Bayberry Commons | Unit 209 | $3,950 | $3,875 | $75 |
| One25 Cambrian Way Flats | Unit 209 | $3,950 | $3,875 | $75 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Burlington, VT
Compare average rent across Burlington, VT neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South End | $2,609 | ▲ $3 | $1,025 | 5 | 21 |
| New North End | $2,260 | ▼ $174 | $2,260 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Burlington, VT?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Burlington, VT is $3,322 per month across 7 apartment communities and 42 available units. Rents have increased $356 (13.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Redstone Lofts starting at $1,025/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,729/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,228/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,860/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,205/mo.
Prices range from $1,025 to $5,950 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Burlington, VT Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,063 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,510 | -$553 | 6 |
| August 2026 | $3,045 | +$535 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Burlington, VT
Rent Prices by Apartment in Burlington, VT
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Lofts | $1,025/mo | $1,448/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| Packard Lofts | $1,460/mo | $2,375/mo | 2 | 3 |
| Little Eagle Bay | $1,700/mo | $1,980/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Bayberry Commons | $2,200/mo | $3,568/mo | 11 | 4.2 |
| One25 Cambrian Way Flats | $2,200/mo | $4,038/mo | 8 | 4.3 |
| Bank Street Apartments | $2,500/mo | $2,500/mo | 1 | 5 |
| Keen's Crossing | $4,682/mo | $4,861/mo | 9 | 3.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Burlington, VT
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$133,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,322/mo.
Comfortable income
$159,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,025/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Burlington, VT is $68,854 , about 57% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Burlington, VT
Overall prices in Burlington, VT runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Burlington, VT's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,322 |
| Utilities | $438 |
| Groceries | $528 |
| Transportation | $1,045 |
| Healthcare | $510 |
| Other goods and services | $815 |
| Estimated total | $6,658/mo |
Population
44,649
Median household income
$68,854
Census median rent
$1,609/mo
Rent as % of income
33.1%
Median age
26.7
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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