3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Colchester, VT
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Colchester, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +1% lower than the citywide median of $2,292 and +6% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brattleboro | $1,660 |
| 2 | Barre | $1,680 |
| 3 | Colchester (this page) | $2,260 |
| 4 | Burlington | $2,630 |
| 5 | Winooski | $2,700 |
| 6 | South Burlington | $2,790 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Burlington | $2,790 |
| 2 | Winooski | $2,700 |
| 3 | Burlington | $2,630 |
| 4 | Colchester (this page) | $2,260 |
| 5 | Barre | $1,680 |
| 6 | Brattleboro | $1,660 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Colchester.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Colchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski, VT | 3.2 mi | $2,700 | +$440 (+19%) |
| Burlington, VT | 4.8 mi | $2,630 | +$370 (+16%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 6.7 mi | $2,790 | +$530 (+23%) |
| Barre, VT | 54.8 mi | $1,680 | $-580 (-26%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 90.6 mi | $1,740 | $-520 (-23%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 90.7 mi | $2,700 | +$440 (+19%) |
| Claremont, NH | 100.7 mi | $1,790 | $-470 (-21%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 108.3 mi | $2,370 | +$110 (+5%) |
| Ballston Spa, NY | 116.2 mi | $2,220 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Potsdam, NY | 120.4 mi | $1,340 | $-920 (-41%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 122.9 mi | $1,660 | $-600 (-27%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 123.7 mi | $1,900 | $-360 (-16%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Colchester — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Colchester?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Colchester, Vermont is $2,260 per month. This is +1% below the citywide median of $2,292.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Colchester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Colchester expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Colchester's 3-bedroom median of $2,260 is +6% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Colchester rank for 3-bedroom rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with 3-bedroom data, Colchester ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Colchester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Barre ($1,680), Glens Falls ($1,740), Claremont ($1,790).