The Vermont rental market
Vermont tracks median rent across 7 cities, ranging from Bennington at $1,333/mo to Burlington at $2,738/mo. The state average of $2,096/mo runs about 8% above the national median of $1,932/mo.
Across Vermont cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +0.8% over the past year. 5 of 8 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 3 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Burlington, South Burlington, Bennington.
What the numbers show
Rent fell in 0 of 7 Vermont cities Zillow tracks over the year to September 2026, and rose in the rest.
1 city is at the highest rent in at least three years of Zillow records. See the list.
Among cities with 15,000+ residents, Burlington ($2,738/mo) costs 1.1 times as much as South Burlington ($2,497/mo).
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Vermont cities, as of September 2026.
Vermont rent questions
What is the average rent in Vermont?
The average median rent across 7 tracked cities in Vermont is $2,096/mo, about 8% above the national median of $1,932/mo.
Which Vermont city has the highest rent?
Burlington has the highest median rent in Vermont at $2,738/mo.
Which Vermont city has the most affordable rent?
Bennington is the most affordable tracked city in Vermont, with a median rent of $1,333/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Vermont?
Across Vermont cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +0.8% over the past year.
How does Vermont rent compare to the rest of the country?
5 of 8 tracked Vermont cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,932/mo, and 3 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Vermont?
By population, the largest rental markets in Vermont are Burlington, South Burlington, Bennington. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.