2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bennington, VT
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bennington, Vermont as of March 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington (this page) | $1,240 |
| 2 | Brattleboro | $1,330 |
| 3 | Barre | $1,350 |
| 4 | Colchester | $1,760 |
| 5 | Burlington | $2,040 |
| 6 | Winooski | $2,100 |
| 7 | South Burlington | $2,170 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Burlington | $2,170 |
| 2 | Winooski | $2,100 |
| 3 | Burlington | $2,040 |
| 4 | Colchester | $1,760 |
| 5 | Barre | $1,350 |
| 6 | Brattleboro | $1,330 |
| 7 | Bennington (this page) | $1,240 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Bennington.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bennington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MA | 30.7 mi | $1,630 | +$390 (+31%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 32.4 mi | $1,330 | +$90 (+7%) |
| Troy, NY | 34.2 mi | $1,345 | +$105 (+8%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 44.5 mi | $1,970 | +$730 (+59%) |
| Latham, NY | 45.4 mi | $1,750 | +$510 (+41%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 45.4 mi | $1,580 | +$340 (+27%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 46.9 mi | $1,340 | +$100 (+8%) |
| Northampton, MA | 51.1 mi | $1,910 | +$670 (+54%) |
| Delmar, NY | 53.9 mi | $1,830 | +$590 (+48%) |
| Westfield, MA | 55.2 mi | $1,440 | +$200 (+16%) |
| Amherst, MA | 57.9 mi | $1,910 | +$670 (+54%) |
| Chicopee, MA | 61.2 mi | $1,390 | +$150 (+12%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bennington — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bennington?
As of March 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bennington, Vermont is $1,240 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bennington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,600 ($4,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bennington expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bennington's 2-bedroom median of $1,240 is +25% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bennington rank for 2-bedroom rent in Vermont?
Among the 7 cities in Vermont with 2-bedroom data, Bennington ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bennington?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Bennington.