1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Barre, VT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Barre, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,483 and +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Barre
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Barre
Compare Barre's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barre (this page) | $1,030 |
| 2 | Brattleboro | $1,090 |
| 3 | Colchester | $1,340 |
| 4 | Burlington | $1,550 |
| 5 | Winooski | $1,600 |
| 6 | South Burlington | $1,650 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Burlington | $1,650 |
| 2 | Winooski | $1,600 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,550 |
| 4 | Colchester | $1,340 |
| 5 | Brattleboro | $1,090 |
| 6 | Barre (this page) | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Barre.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Barre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH | 41.7 mi | $1,550 | +$520 (+50%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 51.5 mi | $1,650 | +$620 (+60%) |
| Winooski, VT | 53.5 mi | $1,600 | +$570 (+55%) |
| Burlington, VT | 54.6 mi | $1,550 | +$520 (+50%) |
| Colchester, VT | 54.8 mi | $1,340 | +$310 (+30%) |
| Claremont, NH | 58 mi | $1,020 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Laconia, NH | 80.3 mi | $1,150 | +$120 (+12%) |
| Keene, NH | 85.3 mi | $1,220 | +$190 (+18%) |
| Concord, NH | 91.1 mi | $1,270 | +$240 (+23%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 94.1 mi | $1,090 | +$60 (+6%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 101.1 mi | $1,070 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 104.1 mi | $1,540 | +$510 (+50%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Barre — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Barre?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Barre, Vermont is $1,030 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,483.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Barre?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,200 ($3,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barre expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Barre's 1-bedroom median of $1,030 is +26% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 23th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barre rank for 1-bedroom rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with 1-bedroom data, Barre ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Barre?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Claremont ($1,020).