How much does it cost to rent in Barre, VT?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Barre, VT is $1,483. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Barre cheaper than other Vermont cities?

Barre is among the more affordable cities in Vermont, ranking #7 out of 7 cities at $1,483/mo.

When was Barre rent data last updated?

Barre rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Pop. 8,412·7th most expensive in Vermont·Rental market data updated monthly for Barre, VT

Median rent (all units)

$1,483/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+4.1%

vs US Median

-$482

Rising (Monthly)

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Barre · $1,483

More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

27% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,483/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$59,000/yr

Local median income

$65,625/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Barre's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,350

3 BR

$1,680

4 BR+

$1,880

Research median

$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$17,796/yr

At $1,483/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Barre, VT is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

8,412

Median income

$65,625

Median age

42.2

Renters

49.6%

Age distribution

13.5%

26.9%

20.6%

19.6%

19.4%

Under 1813.5%

18–3426.9%

35–5420.6%

55–6419.6%

65+19.4%

Gender

42.8%

57.2%

Male42.8%

Female57.2%

Race & ethnicity

93.3%

White93.3%

Hispanic1.5%

Asian2.6%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

31.7%

26.4%

36.1%

No HS diploma5.8%

HS diploma31.7%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+36.1%

Housing tenure

50.4%

49.6%

Owner50.4%

Renter49.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Barre, VT has changed in 5 years

Income

$44,298 → $65,625

up 48.1%

Population

8,514 → 8,412

down 1.2%

Renter share

57.8% → 49.6%

-8.2 pts

Bachelor's+

26.7% → 36.1%

+9.4 pts

Median age

40.3 → 42.2

+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $44,298 to $65,625 across the same window, up 48.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 8,514 residents to roughly 8,412. Renters now make up 49.6% of households, compared with 57.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.1% of adults here, versus 26.7% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Barre on your salary?

At $1,483/mo, how Barre rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $91,646/yr · Rent = 19.4% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $65,068/yr · Rent = 27.3% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $74,952/yr · Rent = 23.7% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $133,967/yr · Rent = 13.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $171,176/yr · Rent = 10.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,926/yr · Rent = 29.2% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $55,009/yr · Rent = 32.4% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $67,803/yr · Rent = 26.2% income

affordable

By apartment size

Barre rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Barre. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Barre, VT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Barre is $1,483/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,680/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($65,625/yr), Barre ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Barre an affordable city for renters?

Barre is considered affordable for renters. At $1,483/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($65,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Barre falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Barre?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,483/mo in Barre. The local median household income is $65,625/yr, meaning the typical Barre household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Barre?

Rent in Barre has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Barre rent compare to other cities in Vermont?

Barre is one of the more affordable cities in Vermont for rent, ranking #7 out of 7 tracked cities at $1,483/mo.

What percentage of Barre residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of Barre households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. Barre leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.