Rent in Bennington County, VT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,297$15,564 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,503 (+15.9%)How much rent can you afford in Bennington County, VT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Bennington County, VT by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $12,240 | $40,800 | $19.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,142 | $13,704 | $45,680 | $21.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,297 | $15,564 | $51,880 | $24.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,804 | $21,648 | $72,160 | $34.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,159 | $25,908 | $86,360 | $41.52/hr |
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Rent in Bennington County, VT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Bennington County, VT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,503 for a two-bedroom, up 15.9% from $1,297. A one-bedroom goes from $1,142 to $1,343, a studio from $1,020 to $1,188.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Bennington County, VT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,142 for a one-bedroom and $1,297 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,564 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Bennington County, VT?
To keep a $1,297 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.94 an hour, or $51,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,142 takes $21.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Bennington County, VT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,020, one bedroom $1,142, two $1,297, three $1,804 and four $2,159 a month.
Is rent affordable in Bennington County, VT?
For the typical household, earning $73,325 a year ($6,110 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,297 takes 21.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,297 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.94 an hour.