Most affordable cities for renters in Vermont
Cities in Vermont ranked by lowest median rent. Includes cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- South Burlington ranks first, with a median rent of $2,497/mo.
- Across all 2 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,738/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Median rent from RentDataNow's monthly city data (Zillow's rent index where Zillow covers the city). Rank a year ago compares the same cities' rent 12 months earlier. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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2 cities
| Rank | City | Median rent | 1-yr change | 5-yr change | Rent/income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | South BurlingtonVT | $2,497/mo | +0.4% | -- | 28.1% | same |
| 02 | BurlingtonVT | $2,738/mo | +1.4% | +25.4% | 46.2% | same |