Rent in Washington County, VT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,482$17,784 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,783 (+20.3%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $1,122 | $13,464 | $44,880 | $21.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,129 | $13,548 | $45,160 | $21.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,482 | $17,784 | $59,280 | $28.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,824 | $21,888 | $72,960 | $35.08/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,962 | $23,544 | $78,480 | $37.73/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, VT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington County, VT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,783 for a two-bedroom, up 20.3% from $1,482. A one-bedroom goes from $1,129 to $1,363, a studio from $1,122 to $1,242.
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 Washington County, VT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,129 for a one-bedroom and $1,482 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,784 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 Washington County, VT?
To keep a $1,482 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.50 an hour, or $59,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,129 takes $21.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, VT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,122, one bedroom $1,129, two $1,482, three $1,824 and four $1,962 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, VT?
For the typical household, earning $83,449 a year ($6,954 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,482 takes 21.3% 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: ($1,482 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $59,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.50 an hour.