260 College St
260 College St,
Burlington, VT 05401
1-5 Beds | $1,750 - $5,500
Rental Market Trends in Burlington, VT
What is the average rent in Burlington, VT?
$2,055/month
Average Rent
699 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Burlington, VT is $2,055 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/month, making Burlington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Burlington, you can expect to pay about $1,828 per month for a studio, $2,055 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,592 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,419 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Burlington, VT?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Burlington, VT
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
50%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington?
Based on current rent prices, Centennial, Downtown Burlington and Vermont North Area are the most affordable neighborhoods in Burlington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington?
Based on current rent prices, Old North End, South End and Vermont North Area are the most expensive neighborhoods in Burlington.
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Which Burlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Burlington with the most apartments available are Old North End, Vermont North Area and South End .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Burlington, VT?
Because the average rent in Burlington is $2,055, you’ll want to make about $6,850 per month or $82,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Burlington, VT is 15.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 32.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,419 - $2,055. You can expect to pay 6.1% more for groceries, 15.8% more for utilities, and 0.0% less for transportation.
How does Burlington, VT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Burlington, VT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,910/month
One Bedroom
$1,665/month
$2,151/month
Two Bedroom
$1,287/month
$2,270/month
Three Bedroom
$1,242/month
$2,667/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.