Rent in Rutland County, VT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,345$16,140 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,541 (+14.6%)How much rent can you afford in Rutland 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 Rutland 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 | $1,019 | $12,228 | $40,760 | $19.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,026 | $12,312 | $41,040 | $19.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,345 | $16,140 | $53,800 | $25.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,638 | $19,656 | $65,520 | $31.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,987 | $23,844 | $79,480 | $38.21/hr |
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Rent in Rutland County, VT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Rutland County, VT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,541 for a two-bedroom, up 14.6% from $1,345. A one-bedroom goes from $1,026 to $1,178, a studio from $1,019 to $1,170.
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 Rutland County, VT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,026 for a one-bedroom and $1,345 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,140 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 Rutland County, VT?
To keep a $1,345 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.87 an hour, or $53,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,026 takes $19.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Rutland County, VT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,019, one bedroom $1,026, two $1,345, three $1,638 and four $1,987 a month.
Is rent affordable in Rutland County, VT?
For the typical household, earning $68,616 a year ($5,718 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,345 takes 23.5% 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: ($1,345 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.87 an hour.