Rent in Essex County, VT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,007$12,084 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,167 (+15.9%)How much rent can you afford in Essex 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 Essex 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 | $780 | $9,360 | $31,200 | $15.00/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $919 | $11,028 | $36,760 | $17.67/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,007 | $12,084 | $40,280 | $19.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,400 | $16,800 | $56,000 | $26.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,640 | $19,680 | $65,600 | $31.54/hr |
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Rent in Essex County, VT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Essex County, VT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,167 for a two-bedroom, up 15.9% from $1,007. A one-bedroom goes from $919 to $1,072, a studio from $780 to $914.
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 Essex County, VT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $919 for a one-bedroom and $1,007 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,084 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 Essex County, VT?
To keep a $1,007 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.37 an hour, or $40,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $919 takes $17.67 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Essex County, VT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $780, one bedroom $919, two $1,007, three $1,400 and four $1,640 a month.
Is rent affordable in Essex County, VT?
For the typical household, earning $59,294 a year ($4,941 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,007 takes 20.4% 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: ($1,007 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.37 an hour.