1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Colchester, VT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Colchester, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,292 and +4% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Colchester
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 Colchester
Compare Colchester's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barre | $1,030 |
| 2 | Brattleboro | $1,090 |
| 3 | Colchester (this page) | $1,340 |
| 4 | Burlington | $1,550 |
| 5 | Winooski | $1,600 |
| 6 | 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 (this page) | $1,340 |
| 5 | Brattleboro | $1,090 |
| 6 | Barre | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Colchester.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Colchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski, VT | 3.2 mi | $1,600 | +$260 (+19%) |
| Burlington, VT | 4.8 mi | $1,550 | +$210 (+16%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 6.7 mi | $1,650 | +$310 (+23%) |
| Barre, VT | 54.8 mi | $1,030 | $-310 (-23%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 90.6 mi | $1,070 | $-270 (-20%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 90.7 mi | $1,550 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Claremont, NH | 100.7 mi | $1,020 | $-320 (-24%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 108.3 mi | $1,630 | +$290 (+22%) |
| Ballston Spa, NY | 116.2 mi | $1,520 | +$180 (+13%) |
| Potsdam, NY | 120.4 mi | $870 | $-470 (-35%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 122.9 mi | $1,090 | $-250 (-19%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 123.7 mi | $1,310 | $-30 (-2%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Colchester — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Colchester?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Colchester, Vermont is $1,340 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,292.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Colchester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Colchester expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Colchester's 1-bedroom median of $1,340 is +4% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Colchester rank for 1-bedroom rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with 1-bedroom data, Colchester ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Colchester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Barre ($1,030), Glens Falls ($1,070), Claremont ($1,020).