1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in South Burlington, VT
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Burlington, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $2,663 and +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in South 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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in South Burlington
Compare South Burlington'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 | $1,340 |
| 4 | Burlington | $1,550 |
| 5 | Winooski | $1,600 |
| 6 | South Burlington (this page) | $1,650 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Vermont
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Burlington (this page) | $1,650 |
| 2 | Winooski | $1,600 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,550 |
| 4 | Colchester | $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 South Burlington.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs South Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 3.3 mi | $1,550 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Winooski, VT | 3.6 mi | $1,600 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Colchester, VT | 6.7 mi | $1,340 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Barre, VT | 51.5 mi | $1,030 | $-620 (-38%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 84.7 mi | $1,070 | $-580 (-35%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 85.7 mi | $1,550 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Claremont, NH | 94.9 mi | $1,020 | $-630 (-38%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 102.4 mi | $1,630 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Ballston Spa, NY | 110.5 mi | $1,520 | $-130 (-8%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 116.4 mi | $1,090 | $-560 (-34%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 117.7 mi | $1,310 | $-340 (-21%) |
| Keene, NH | 118.8 mi | $1,220 | $-430 (-26%) |
1-Bedroom rent in South Burlington — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Burlington?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in South Burlington, Vermont is $1,650 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $2,663.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in South Burlington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,000 ($5,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is South Burlington expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
South Burlington's 1-bedroom median of $1,650 is +18% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does South Burlington rank for 1-bedroom rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with 1-bedroom data, South Burlington ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near South Burlington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Burlington ($1,550), Winooski ($1,600), Colchester ($1,340).