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Barre, VT

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Delight in Central Vermont’s small-town flavor

Historic Charming Quaint Scenic Affordable Peaceful Secluded Mountain Views Picturesque

Situated in Central Vermont, Barre is the self-proclaimed “Granite Center of the World.” Barre residents and visitors alike can see the impact of the city’s extensive history in the granite industry at Hope Cemetery, where intricate headstones abound. Rock of Ages, the world’s largest quarry, is also in Barre as well as the Vermont History Center and the Vermont Granite Museum.

Past meets present in Barre’s downtown area, which is teeming with local businesses, delectable eateries, specialty shops, markets, salons, and more in historic buildings lined up along Main Street. Many state parks and forests surround Barre, presenting plenty of opportunities for all kinds of outdoor recreation. Barre residents have the option to watch the races at Thunder Road Speedway, catch a performance at the Barre Opera House, go antiquing, or visit the nearby Ben and Jerry’s Factory. Getting around from Barre is easy with access to U.S. 302 and I-89.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Barre, VT is $923 for one bedroom, $1,105 for two bedrooms, and $1,140 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barre has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$923/month
683 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Barre Town Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

800 Students

3
out of 10

Barre City Elementary/Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

784 Students

3
out of 10

Barre Town Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

800 Students

3
out of 10

Barre City Elementary/Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

784 Students

3
out of 10

Spaulding Uhsd #41

Public

Grades 9-12

615 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.