Essex County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Vermont. Population: 5.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$780/mo
↓ 5.2% YoY
-13% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$919/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,007/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,400/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,640/mo
↑ 21.4% YoY
-7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $823 | $780 | $-43 (-5.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 | $919 | +$65 (+7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $946 | $1,007 | +$61 (+6.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,326 | $1,400 | +$74 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,351 | $1,640 | +$289 (+21.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,760
$3,063/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,280
$3,357/month gross
Other Counties in Vermont
Windsor County
1 BR: $1,168/mo
Bennington County
1 BR: $1,142/mo
Orleans County
1 BR: $993/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $1,167/mo
Grand Isle County
1 BR: $1,651/mo
Addison County
1 BR: $1,124/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.