State FMR profile · HUD FY2026

Fair Market Rents in Vermont

The average 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent across Vermont is $1,203/mo — 25% above the US average.

$1,203
Avg 1BR FMR
14
Counties
1
Metro areas

The verdict

Vermont's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent averages $1,487 — 27% above the US average, the 13th highest of 51 states.

#13
most expensive of 51 states (2BR)
+27%
vs the US 2-bedroom average
$59,480
income to afford it (30% rule)
80%
gap, cheapest→priciest county

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for 14 counties and 1 metro areas in VT. Verify with HUD →

What these rents mean for Vermont

Across Vermont's 14 counties and 1 metro areas, HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rents average $1,124 for a studio, $1,203 for a 1-bedroom, $1,487 for a 2-bedroom, $1,922 for a 3-bedroom, and $2,111 for a 4-bedroom. FMR is set at the county or metro FMR area level — not statewide — so the numbers above are the arithmetic average of every FMR area inside VT, weighted equally. Local housing authorities use each county's or metro's FMR (not the state average) to calibrate Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards, typically ranging from 90% to 110% of FMR.

Benchmarked against the rest of the country, Vermont's average 1-bedroom FMR of $1,203 is 25% above the US average of $959. Inside the state, rents are not uniform — the cheapest 1-bedroom FMR is in Essex County at $919, while the most expensive is in Grand Isle County at $1,651, a spread of roughly 80% between the lowest- and highest-cost counties. That intra-state dispersion is why urban voucher recipients, families relocating for jobs, and landlords setting Section 8 rents all need to check the specific FMR area rather than rely on a statewide figure.

For affordability, the 30% rule implies a household income of $48,120 per year (about $4,010/month) to afford Vermont's average 1-bedroom at $1,203. The ratio of FMR to local wages determines how many households are rent-burdened. Pair these rent figures with Vermont's rent burden rankings and year-over-year rent growth pages to see which counties are tightening fastest and which remain comparatively affordable.

Where Vermont sits among all 50 states + DC

Average 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. every US state

$1,487 Top 25% higher than 75% of 51 states

$900–$1,000: 11 states (22%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,100: 7 states (14%). Below this entry. $1,100–$1,200: 8 states (16%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,300: 2 states (4%). Below this entry. $1,300–$1,400: 3 states (6%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,500: 8 states (16%). This entry sits in this band. $1,500–$1,600: 3 states (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,700: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,700–$1,800: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,800–$1,900: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,900–$2,000: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,100: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,100–$2,200: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,300: 2 states (4%). Above this entry. $2,300–$2,400: 0 states (0%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,500: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. VT $900 $2,500 every US state, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.1K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Fair Market Rents · FY2026

State Average vs National Average

Studio
$1,124
+26% vs US avg
1 BR
$1,203
+25% vs US avg
2 BR
$1,487
+27% vs US avg
3 BR
$1,922
+26% vs US avg
4 BR
$2,111
+20% vs US avg

Most expensive counties in Vermont by 1-bedroom FMR

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent — the highest-cost 10 of 14 VT counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Inside VT, 1-bedroom FMR runs from $919 in Essex County to $1,651 in Grand Isle County.

Source HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data As of FY2026

Cheapest Counties

Lowest FMR rental costs →

Most Expensive Counties

Highest FMR rental costs →

Rent Burden

% of income spent on rent →

Rent Growth

YoY rent trends by county →

Metro areas in Vermont

Each metro FMR area applies one rent schedule across all its counties, ranked here by 1-bedroom FMR.

# Metro area Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA $1,497$1,651$2,140$2,745$2,833

Counties in Vermont, ranked by rent (14)

All 14 counties with a published FY2026 Fair Market Rent, highest 1-bedroom first.

# County Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 Chittenden County $1,497$1,651$2,140$2,745$2,833
2 Franklin County $1,497$1,651$2,140$2,745$2,833
3 Grand Isle County $1,497$1,651$2,140$2,745$2,833
4 Windsor County $1,161$1,168$1,362$1,786$1,844
5 Orange County $1,040$1,167$1,362$1,757$1,878
6 Windham County $1,080$1,161$1,423$1,710$1,884
7 Bennington County $1,020$1,142$1,297$1,804$2,159
8 Washington County $1,122$1,129$1,482$1,824$1,962
9 Addison County $1,117$1,124$1,438$1,761$2,117
10 Lamoille County $986$1,066$1,345$1,861$1,868
11 Rutland County $1,019$1,026$1,345$1,638$1,987
12 Orleans County $940$993$1,184$1,528$1,986
13 Caledonia County $986$992$1,159$1,610$1,732
14 Essex County $780$919$1,007$1,400$1,640

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Vermont? ▼
The average FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Vermont is $1,203 per month. A 2-bedroom averages $1,487.
How does Vermont rent compare to the national average? ▼
Vermont rents are 25% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here averages $1,203 vs $959 nationally.
Where is the cheapest rent in Vermont? ▼
The most affordable county is Essex County with a 1-bedroom FMR of $919. The most expensive is Grand Isle County at $1,651.
What income do I need to afford rent in Vermont? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need at least $48,120/year ($4,010/month) to afford the average 1-bedroom FMR in Vermont.

Explore Vermont rent data

Rent burden → Rent growth → Cheapest counties → Most expensive counties → National rent-burden rankings → Affordability calculator →

Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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Data sourced from HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data. See our methodology for details. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rent data (huduser.gov).