Rent in Burlington, VT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,140$25,680 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,165 (+1.2%)How much rent can you afford in Burlington, VT?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Burlington, 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 | $1,497 | $17,964 | $59,880 | $28.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,651 | $19,812 | $66,040 | $31.75/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,140 | $25,680 | $85,600 | $41.15/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,745 | $32,940 | $109,800 | $52.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,833 | $33,996 | $113,320 | $54.48/hr |
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Living and working in Burlington, VT
Rent in Burlington, VT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Burlington, VT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,165 for a two-bedroom, up 1.2% from $2,140. A one-bedroom goes from $1,651 to $1,719, a studio from $1,497 to $1,550.
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 Burlington, VT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,651 for a one-bedroom and $2,140 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $25,680 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 Burlington, VT?
To keep a $2,140 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $41.15 an hour, or $85,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,651 takes $31.75 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Burlington, VT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,497, one bedroom $1,651, two $2,140, three $2,745 and four $2,833 a month.
Is rent affordable in Burlington, VT?
For the typical household, earning $71,109 a year ($5,926 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,140 takes 36.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($2,140 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $85,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $41.15 an hour.