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Colchester

·2nd most expensive in Vermont·Rental market data updated monthly for Colchester, VT
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$305
Falling (Monthly)
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Colchester · $2,267
More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,267/mo, rent takes about 38% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$91,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Colchester's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,260
4 BR+
$2,330
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,760/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,267 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Colchester is $2,267/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,760/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,340/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,260/mo.

At 38% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Colchester ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Colchester an affordable city for renters?

Colchester is considered moderate for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Colchester slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Colchester?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in Colchester.

Is rent going up or down in Colchester?

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

How does Colchester rent compare to other cities in Vermont?

Colchester is one of the pricier cities in Vermont for rent, ranking #2 out of 8 tracked cities at $2,267/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Colchester?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Colchester ($2,267/mo): Barre ($1,421/mo), Burlington ($2,000/mo), Winooski ($2,228/mo).

How does Colchester rent compare to the national average?

Colchester's median rent of $2,267/mo is $305 (16%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Vermont, it ranks #2 out of 8 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~38% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Colchester 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.35–8.75%
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