Rent by ZIP · Bennington County
Rent in Pownal, VT 05261
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (+12.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $932 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,230 | +14.6% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,540 | $1,350 | +14.1% | $1,386–1,694 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,650 | +12.1% | $1,665–2,035 | $947 ±$27 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,150 | +14.9% | $2,223–2,717 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,950 | $2,620 | +12.6% | $2,655–3,245 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Bennington County, VT. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Bennington County, VT, 2 bedrooms: $1,503.
What renters pay in 05261
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05262 | Shaftsbury | $1,730 | $1,075 |
| 05257 | North Bennington | $1,720 | $1,168 |
| 05255 | Manchester Center | $1,360 | $925 |
| 05254 | Manchester | $1,360 | – |
| 05253 | East Dorset | $1,350 | – |
| 05252 | East Arlington | $1,880 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Bennington County, VT · All VT counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.