Rent in Windsor County, VT at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,362$16,344 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,558 (+14.4%)How much rent can you afford in Windsor 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 Windsor 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 | $1,161 | $13,932 | $46,440 | $22.33/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,168 | $14,016 | $46,720 | $22.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,362 | $16,344 | $54,480 | $26.19/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,786 | $21,432 | $71,440 | $34.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,844 | $22,128 | $73,760 | $35.46/hr |
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Rent in Windsor County, VT: common questions
How much is rent going up in Windsor County, VT in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,558 for a two-bedroom, up 14.4% from $1,362. A one-bedroom goes from $1,168 to $1,329, a studio from $1,161 to $1,322.
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 Windsor County, VT?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,168 for a one-bedroom and $1,362 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,344 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 Windsor County, VT?
To keep a $1,362 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.19 an hour, or $54,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,168 takes $22.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Windsor County, VT?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,161, one bedroom $1,168, two $1,362, three $1,786 and four $1,844 a month.
Is rent affordable in Windsor County, VT?
For the typical household, earning $77,594 a year ($6,466 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,362 takes 21.1% 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: ($1,362 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.19 an hour.