Studio Apartment Rent in South Burlington, VT
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in South Burlington, Vermont as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $2,663 and +20% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Vermont
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brattleboro | $1,000 |
| 2 | Barre | $1,020 |
| 3 | Colchester | $1,250 |
| 4 | Burlington | $1,450 |
| 5 | Winooski | $1,500 |
| 6 | South Burlington (this page) | $1,550 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Vermont
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Burlington (this page) | $1,550 |
| 2 | Winooski | $1,500 |
| 3 | Burlington | $1,450 |
| 4 | Colchester | $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 South Burlington.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs South Burlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 3.3 mi | $1,450 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Winooski, VT | 3.6 mi | $1,500 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Colchester, VT | 6.7 mi | $1,250 | $-300 (-19%) |
| Barre, VT | 51.5 mi | $1,020 | $-530 (-34%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 84.7 mi | $1,030 | $-520 (-34%) |
| Lebanon, NH | 85.7 mi | $1,480 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Claremont, NH | 94.9 mi | $920 | $-630 (-41%) |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | 102.4 mi | $1,420 | $-130 (-8%) |
| Ballston Spa, NY | 110.5 mi | $1,330 | $-220 (-14%) |
| Brattleboro, VT | 116.4 mi | $1,000 | $-550 (-35%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 117.7 mi | $1,140 | $-410 (-26%) |
| Keene, NH | 118.8 mi | $1,100 | $-450 (-29%) |
Studio rent in South Burlington — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in South Burlington?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in South Burlington, Vermont is $1,550 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $2,663.
What income do you need to afford a studio in South Burlington?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,000 ($5,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is South Burlington expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
South Burlington's studio median of $1,550 is +20% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 68th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does South Burlington rank for studio rent in Vermont?
Among the 6 cities in Vermont with studio data, South Burlington ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near South Burlington?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Burlington ($1,450), Winooski ($1,500), Colchester ($1,250).