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Brattleboro

Pop. 7,657·6th most expensive in Vermont·Rental market data updated monthly for Brattleboro, VT
Median rent (all units)
$1,753/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$212
Falling (Monthly)
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Brattleboro · $1,753
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,753/mo, rent takes about 40% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$52,734/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brattleboro's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,330/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
$21,036/yr
At $1,753/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brattleboro, VT is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,657
Median income
$52,734
Median age
44.3
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
20%
18.5%
22.9%
13.7%
24.8%
Under 1820%
18–3418.5%
35–5422.9%
55–6413.7%
65+24.8%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
92.2%
White92.2%
Black1.1%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian0.9%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
22.3%
25.6%
47.2%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Brattleboro, VT has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,621 → $52,734
up 36.5%
Population
7,346 → 7,657
up 4.2%
Renter share
56.4% → 49.3%
-7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
50.2% → 47.2%
-3.0 pts
Median age
46 → 44.3
-1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $52,734 today, compared with $38,621 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,346 to 7,657 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change. About 49.3% of households rent today, against 56.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 50.2% to 47.2%.

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Brattleboro rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Brattleboro, VT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brattleboro is $1,753/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,660/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($52,734/yr), Brattleboro ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brattleboro an affordable city for renters?

Brattleboro is considered moderate for renters. At $1,753/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($52,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brattleboro slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Brattleboro?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,753/mo in Brattleboro. The local median household income is $52,734/yr, meaning the typical Brattleboro household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brattleboro?

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

How does Brattleboro rent compare to other cities in Vermont?

Brattleboro is one of the more affordable cities in Vermont for rent, ranking #6 out of 7 tracked cities at $1,753/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brattleboro?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brattleboro ($1,753/mo): Bennington ($1,388/mo), Claremont ($1,691/mo).

What percentage of Brattleboro residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of Brattleboro households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. Brattleboro leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brattleboro rent compare to the national average?

Brattleboro's median rent of $1,753/mo is $212 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Vermont, it ranks #6 out of 7 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,753/mo, rent takes ~40% of Brattleboro's median household income ($52,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.35–8.75%
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