Rent in Burlington, VT
Across Burlington's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,165 a month, with figures from $1,771–$2,165. The highest typical rent is in 05406 ($2,165) and the lowest in 05401 ($1,771). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Chittenden County pay about 1.51% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,550 | $1,459–$1,550 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,719 | $1,260–$1,719 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $2,165 | $1,771–$2,165 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $2,733 | $1,952–$2,733 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $2,845 | $1,711–$2,845 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Burlington ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Burlington, VT?
- About $2,165 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,771–$2,165. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Burlington, VT?
- About $1,719 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,260–$1,719. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Burlington, VT?
- About $2,733 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,952–$2,733. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Burlington, VT?
- About $1,550 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,459–$1,550. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Burlington, VT?
- About $2,845 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,711–$2,845. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Burlington ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 05406 has the highest typical rent at $2,165 a month, and 05401 the lowest at $1,771.
- What is the property tax rate in Burlington, VT?
- Owner-occupied homes in Chittenden County pay a typical 1.51% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Burlington rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).