Chittenden County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Vermont. Population: 1,023.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,497/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+68% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,651/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+72% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,140/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
+82% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,745/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
+80% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,833/mo
↑ 10.4% YoY
+61% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,380 | $1,497 | +$117 (+8.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,476 | $1,651 | +$175 (+11.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,936 | $2,140 | +$204 (+10.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,491 | $2,745 | +$254 (+10.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,567 | $2,833 | +$266 (+10.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$66,040
$5,503/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$85,600
$7,133/month gross
Other Counties in Vermont
Washington County
1 BR: $1,129/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,651/mo
Addison County
1 BR: $1,124/mo
Windham County
1 BR: $1,161/mo
Bennington County
1 BR: $1,142/mo
Orleans County
1 BR: $993/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.