Bennington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Vermont. Population: 2,773.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,020/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
+14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,142/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,297/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+10% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,804/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
+18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,159/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
+23% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $936 | $1,020 | +$84 (+9.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,069 | $1,142 | +$73 (+6.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,225 | $1,297 | +$72 (+5.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,709 | $1,804 | +$95 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,986 | $2,159 | +$173 (+8.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,680
$3,807/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$51,880
$4,323/month gross
Other Counties in Vermont
Windsor County
1 BR: $1,168/mo
Lamoille County
1 BR: $1,066/mo
Chittenden County
1 BR: $1,651/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $1,129/mo
Caledonia County
1 BR: $992/mo
Addison County
1 BR: $1,124/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.