FY2026
Fair Market Rents in Vermont (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $1,007 (Essex County, VT) to $2,140 (Burlington-South Burlington, VT) across 12 areas in Vermont.
Every area in Vermont, highest rent first
| Area | Type | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | Metro | $1,651 | $2,140 |
| Washington County, VT | County | $1,129 | $1,482 |
| Addison County, VT | County | $1,124 | $1,438 |
| Windham County, VT | County | $1,161 | $1,423 |
| Orange County, VT | County | $1,167 | $1,362 |
| Windsor County, VT | County | $1,168 | $1,362 |
| Lamoille County, VT | County | $1,066 | $1,345 |
| Rutland County, VT | County | $1,026 | $1,345 |
| Bennington County, VT | County | $1,142 | $1,297 |
| Orleans County, VT | County | $993 | $1,184 |
| Caledonia County, VT | County | $992 | $1,159 |
| Essex County, VT | County | $919 | $1,007 |
Metro areas cover several counties under one Fair Market Rent; nonmetropolitan counties each get their own. The typical (middle) 2-bedroom FMR across Vermont's 12 areas is $1,362.
Income needed to rent in Vermont
To keep rent and utilities within 30% of gross income, the federal line for housing cost burden, a household needs about $54,480 a year ($26.19 an hour, full time) to afford the typical 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,362 in Vermont. That ranges from about $40,280 in Essex County, VT to $85,600 in Burlington-South Burlington, VT.
Fair Market Rents are benchmarks, not listings: HUD sets them at the 40th percentile of gross rent for standard-quality units, so newer apartments and the most popular neighborhoods usually cost more. Use the rent affordability calculator to compare your own income with any area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Vermont?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom ranges from $1,007 (Essex County, VT) to $2,140 (Burlington-South Burlington, VT) across 12 areas in Vermont. The middle area in the state is about $1,362.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026. Our data.