Average Rent in Windsor County, VT
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 57,968
Market Overview
Windsor County, VT has rental prices ranging from $1,124/month to $1,740/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,127/month — 19% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $75,247/year, spending $1,127/month on a 1-bedroom represents 18% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Windsor County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,301/month, Windsor County ranks #5 most expensive of the 12 cities tracked in Vermont — pricier than 86% of all US cities in our data.
The Windsor County Rental Market
The Windsor County, VT area has a population of about 57,968 and 25% 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 Windsor County, VT have risen by $1/month (0.1%) over the past year, from $1,300 to $1,301. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Windsor County, VT without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $45,080. The local median household income of $75,247 exceeds that threshold by $30,167, making Windsor County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Windsor County, VT has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, 1.6 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 Windsor County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Chester-Chester Depot ($330,751 median home value), Quechee ($438,901 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.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Windsor County, VT Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in VTlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $1,380 | $1,476 | $1,936 | $2,491 | — |
| Rutland County | $992 | $998 | $1,257 | $1,551 | — |
| Washington County | $1,075 | $1,082 | $1,419 | $1,763 | — |
| Windham County | $1,020 | $1,112 | $1,354 | $1,685 | — |
| Addison County | $1,096 | $1,103 | $1,410 | $1,760 | — |
| Bennington County | $936 | $1,069 | $1,225 | $1,709 | — |
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