Rent by ZIP · Bennington County
Rent in Shaftsbury, VT 05262
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,730 (+16.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,077 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,160 | +16.4% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $1,300 | +16.9% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,480 | +16.9% | $1,557–1,903 | $1,075 ±$284 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,050 | +14.1% | $2,106–2,574 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,840 | $2,460 | +15.4% | $2,556–3,124 | – |
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 05262
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05261 | Pownal | $1,850 | $947 |
| 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.