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Rent in Caledonia County, VT

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Caledonia County, VT at $1,159 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $992. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $22.29 an hour full time, or $46,360 a year. The typical household there would spend 19.9% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,327 (up 14.5%).

Rent in Caledonia County, VT at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,159$13,908 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,327 (+14.5%)
Studio$986$19/hr needed
1 bedroom$992$19/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$22.29an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,610$31/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Caledonia County, VT?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,159Monthly market rent
Share of gross income19.9%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$46,360To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,749At 30% of $69,970
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Caledonia 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Caledonia County, VT, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$986$11,832$39,440$18.96/hr
1 bedroom$992$11,904$39,680$19.08/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,159$13,908$46,360$22.29/hr
3 bedrooms$1,610$19,320$64,400$30.96/hr
4 bedrooms$1,732$20,784$69,280$33.31/hr

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Rent in Caledonia County, VT: common questions

How much is rent going up in Caledonia County, VT in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,327 for a two-bedroom, up 14.5% from $1,159. A one-bedroom goes from $992 to $1,161, a studio from $986 to $1,154.

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 Caledonia County, VT?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $992 for a one-bedroom and $1,159 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,908 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 Caledonia County, VT?

To keep a $1,159 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.29 an hour, or $46,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $992 takes $19.08 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Caledonia County, VT?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $986, one bedroom $992, two $1,159, three $1,610 and four $1,732 a month.

Is rent affordable in Caledonia County, VT?

For the typical household, earning $69,970 a year ($5,831 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,159 takes 19.9% 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: ($1,159 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.29 an hour.