Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Vermont. Population: 8,461.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,122/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+26% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,129/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+18% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,482/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+26% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,824/mo
↑ 3.5% YoY
+20% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,962/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,075 | $1,122 | +$47 (+4.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 | $1,129 | +$47 (+4.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,419 | $1,482 | +$63 (+4.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,763 | $1,824 | +$61 (+3.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,977 | $1,962 | $-15 (-0.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,160
$3,763/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$59,280
$4,940/month gross
Other Counties in Vermont
Orange County
1 BR: $1,167/mo
Grand Isle County
1 BR: $1,651/mo
Caledonia County
1 BR: $992/mo
Windsor County
1 BR: $1,168/mo
Orleans County
1 BR: $993/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.