Studio Apartment Rent in Colchester, VT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Colchester, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +45% lower than the citywide median of $2,292 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Colchester
Compare Colchester'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 (this page) | $1,250 |
| 4 | Burlington | $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 | $1,450 |
| 4 | Colchester (this page) | $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 Colchester.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Colchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski, VT | 3.2 mi | $1,500 | +$250 (+20%) |
| Burlington, VT | 4.8 mi | $1,450 | +$200 (+16%) |
| South Burlington, VT | 6.7 mi | $1,550 | +$300 (+24%) |
| Barre, VT | 54.8 mi | $1,020 | $-230 (-18%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 90.6 mi | $1,030 | $-220 (-18%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 90.7 mi | $1,480 | +$230 (+18%) |
| Claremont, NH | 100.7 mi | $920 | $-330 (-26%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 108.3 mi | $1,420 | +$170 (+14%) |
| Ballston Spa, NY | 116.2 mi | $1,330 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Potsdam, NY | 120.4 mi | $780 | $-470 (-38%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 122.9 mi | $1,000 | $-250 (-20%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 123.7 mi | $1,140 | $-110 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Colchester — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Colchester?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Colchester, Vermont is $1,250 per month. This is +45% below the citywide median of $2,292.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Colchester?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,000 ($4,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Colchester expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Colchester's studio median of $1,250 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Colchester rank for studio rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with studio data, Colchester ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Colchester?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Barre ($1,020), Glens Falls ($1,030), Claremont ($920).