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Winooski, VT

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Winooski is great for hiking, brunch, and apartments!

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The city of Winooski is located on its namesake river, north of Burlington. This cozy urban community has many apartments, and the city has embraced smart, sustainable growth over the years. It’s full of diversity – and the short commute into Burlington allows residents to take advantage of growing career opportunities and fun nightlife.

Due to its relatively small size, there aren’t really any distinct neighborhoods. All the amenities are in walking distance of Winooski apartments, including grocery stores and markets, pharmacies, and bakeries. Public transportation – provided by Green Mountain Transit – makes it simple to commute for work or leisure.

Living in the downtown area of Winooski puts you smack-dab in the center of an eclectic mix of upscale restaurants, bars, and cafes. For such a small city, the diversity of dining is truly stunning! Sneakers Bistro, a popular brunch place downtown, has been brewing coffee and flipping pancakes for customers for over three decades!

In addition to great eateries, residents adore being close to Interstate 89, Saint Michael’s College, University of Vermont, and the international airport. Many well-landscaped parks and natural green spaces live here in Winooski. One that’s preferred for hiking? Gilbrook Nature Area.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Winooski, VT is $1,878 for a studio, $1,846 for one bedroom, $2,107 for two bedrooms, and $2,116 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winooski has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,846/month
800 Sq Ft
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Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

J. F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

433 Students

3
out of 10

Winooski Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

139 Students

1
out of 10

Winooski High School

Public

Grades 9-12

215 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Perkins Geology Museum
  • Intervale Center
  • Echo Lake Aquarium & Science Center
  • Niquette Bay State Park
  • Shelburne Farms

Airports

  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International
  • Plattsburgh International

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