1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bennington, VT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bennington, Vermont as of March 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bennington
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 Bennington
Compare Bennington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barre | $1,030 |
| 2 | Bennington (this page) | $1,080 |
| 3 | Brattleboro | $1,090 |
| 4 | Colchester | $1,340 |
| 5 | Burlington | $1,550 |
| 6 | Winooski | $1,600 |
| 7 | 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 | Bennington (this page) | $1,080 |
| 7 | Barre | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bennington.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bennington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MA | 30.7 mi | $1,280 | +$200 (+19%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 32.4 mi | $1,090 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Troy, NY | 34.2 mi | $1,110 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 44.5 mi | $1,630 | +$550 (+51%) |
| Latham, NY | 45.4 mi | $1,450 | +$370 (+34%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 45.4 mi | $1,310 | +$230 (+21%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 46.9 mi | $1,070 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Northampton, MA | 51.1 mi | $1,540 | +$460 (+43%) |
| Delmar, NY | 53.9 mi | $1,510 | +$430 (+40%) |
| Westfield, MA | 55.2 mi | $1,160 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Amherst, MA | 57.9 mi | $1,540 | +$460 (+43%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 61.2 mi | $1,120 | +$40 (+4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bennington — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bennington?
As of March 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bennington, Vermont is $1,080 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bennington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,200 ($3,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bennington expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bennington's 1-bedroom median of $1,080 is +23% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bennington rank for 1-bedroom rent in Vermont?
Among the 7 cities in Vermont with 1-bedroom data, Bennington ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bennington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Glens Falls ($1,070).