Studio Apartment Rent in Burlington, VT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Burlington, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,990 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Burlington
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 Burlington
Compare Burlington's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Vermont
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brattleboro | $1,000 |
| 2 | Barre | $1,020 |
| 3 | Colchester | $1,250 |
| 4 | Burlington (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,450 |
| 4 | Colchester | $1,250 |
| 5 | Barre | $1,020 |
| 6 | Brattleboro | $1,000 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Burlington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski, VT | 2.2 mi | $1,500 | +$50 (+3%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 3.3 mi | $1,550 | +$100 (+7%) |
| Colchester, VT | 4.8 mi | $1,250 | $-200 (-14%) |
| Barre, VT | 54.6 mi | $1,020 | $-430 (-30%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 85.8 mi | $1,030 | $-420 (-29%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 89 mi | $1,480 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Claremont, NH | 98.2 mi | $920 | $-530 (-37%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 103.5 mi | $1,420 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Ballston Spa, NY | 111.4 mi | $1,330 | $-120 (-8%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 118.9 mi | $1,140 | $-310 (-21%) |
| Potsdam, NY | 119.1 mi | $780 | $-670 (-46%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 119.2 mi | $1,000 | $-450 (-31%) |
Studio rent in Burlington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Burlington?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Burlington, Vermont is $1,450 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,990.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Burlington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Burlington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Burlington's studio median of $1,450 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Burlington rank for studio rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with studio data, Burlington ranks #4 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Burlington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Colchester ($1,250), Barre ($1,020), Glens Falls ($1,030).