Rent by ZIP · Washington County
Rent in Montpelier, VT 05602
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,870 (+19.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,309 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,190 | +9.2% | $1,170–1,430 | $848 ±$482 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,430 | $1,200 | +19.2% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,020 ±$127 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,570 | +19.1% | $1,683–2,057 | $1,597 ±$118 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,340 | $1,930 | +21.2% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,533 ±$333 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,080 | +18.3% | $2,214–2,706 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Washington 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 Washington County, VT, 2 bedrooms: $1,783.
What renters pay in 05602
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05641 | Barre | $1,680 | $1,335 |
| 05647 | Cabot | $1,790 | $1,469 |
| 05648 | Calais | $1,780 | – |
| 05649 | East Barre | $1,590 | – |
| 05650 | East Calais | $2,670 | – |
| 05651 | East Montpelier | $1,520 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Washington 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.