Average Rent in Orange County, VT↑ Rents rising 1.2% YoY

Orange County, VT has rental prices ranging from $1,013/month to $1,727/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,034/month — 26% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $77,328/year, spending $1,034/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Orange County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,259/month, Orange County ranks #7 most expensive of the 12 cities tracked in Vermont — pricier than 85% of all US cities in our data.

The Orange County Rental Market

The Orange County, VT area has a population of about 29,594 and 19% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Orange County, VT have risen by $15/month (1.2%) over the past year, from $1,244 to $1,259. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Orange County, VT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $41,360. The local median household income of $77,328 exceeds that threshold by $35,968, making Orange County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Orange County, VT has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, 1.5 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Orange County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are South Strafford ($404,290 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Orange County, VT Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Orange County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Orange County

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.