Studio Apartment Rent in Barre, VT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Barre, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,483 and +21% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Barre
Compare Barre's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Vermont
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brattleboro | $1,000 |
| 2 | Barre (this page) | $1,020 |
| 3 | Colchester | $1,250 |
| 4 | Burlington | $1,450 |
| 5 | Winooski | $1,500 |
| 6 | South Burlington | $1,550 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Vermont
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Burlington | $1,550 |
| 2 | Winooski | $1,500 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,450 |
| 4 | Colchester | $1,250 |
| 5 | Barre (this page) | $1,020 |
| 6 | Brattleboro | $1,000 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Barre.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Barre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH | 41.7 mi | $1,480 | +$460 (+45%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 51.5 mi | $1,550 | +$530 (+52%) |
| Winooski, VT | 53.5 mi | $1,500 | +$480 (+47%) |
| Burlington, VT | 54.6 mi | $1,450 | +$430 (+42%) |
| Colchester, VT | 54.8 mi | $1,250 | +$230 (+23%) |
| Claremont, NH | 58 mi | $920 | $-100 (-10%) |
| Laconia, NH | 80.3 mi | $990 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Keene, NH | 85.3 mi | $1,100 | +$80 (+8%) |
| Concord, NH | 91.1 mi | $1,160 | +$140 (+14%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 94.1 mi | $1,000 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 101.1 mi | $1,030 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Hooksett, NH | 104.1 mi | $1,400 | +$380 (+37%) |
Studio rent in Barre — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Barre?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Barre, Vermont is $1,020 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,483.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Barre?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,800 ($3,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Barre expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Barre's studio median of $1,020 is +21% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Barre rank for studio rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with studio data, Barre ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Barre?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Claremont ($920), Laconia ($990), Brattleboro ($1,000).