Average Rent in Windham County, VT↑ Rents rising 1.0% YoY

Windham County, VT has rental prices ranging from $1,020/month to $1,795/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,112/month — 21% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $68,021/year, spending $1,112/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Windham County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,354/month, Windham County ranks #4 most expensive of the 12 cities tracked in Vermont — pricier than 88% of all US cities in our data.

The Windham County Rental Market

The Windham County, VT area has a population of about 45,913 and 27% 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 Windham County, VT have risen by $14/month (1.0%) over the past year, from $1,340 to $1,354. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Windham County, VT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $44,480. The local median household income of $68,021 exceeds that threshold by $23,541, making Windham County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Windham County, VT has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, 1.3 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 Windham County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are West Brattleboro ($306,210 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 Windham County, VT Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Windham County?

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Living in Windham County

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