
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chittenden County, VT from $800 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Chittenden County.


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5904 Ethan Allen Hwy, Unit 5

416 Pearl St, Unit 416 Pearl Street #4

416 Pearl St, Unit 416 Pearl Street #2

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12 Loaldo Dr, Unit 1 Bedroom

279-363 Ethan Allen Ave

South End Apartments

Parc Terrace
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City Gardens

24-26-26 Main St

108 N Winooski Ave, Unit APT B

Quarry Hill Club & Condominiums

4 Carmichael St

Maiden Lane

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24 Loomis St, Unit 3

10 Tyler Way
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9 Joshua Way

62 S Willard St

Great Cedars

197 Pearl St

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94 Loomis St, Unit 94 LOOMIS

695 Dorset St, Unit #3

328 College St

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595 Bay Rd, Unit 200
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81 Pearl St

Schoolhouse Apartments at 17 Park Street

Olde Orchard Park Apartments

Winooski Block

11 Park Street Apartments

Northgate Apartments

260 College St

8-16 Clarke St
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Dorset Commons Apartments

Pinecrest at Essex (Senior Living Community)

Apartments at The Hamlet

Village at Autumn Pond

205 N Willard St

279-281 Saint Paul St

33 Pine St

100 North St
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388 Shelburne
Chittenden County, VT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chittenden County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County Studio Apartments | $1,796 | $1,313 | $2,350 |
| Chittenden County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,100 | $4,600 |
| Chittenden County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $1,325 | $3,300 |
| Chittenden County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $1,160 | $3,950 |
| Chittenden County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $975 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Chittenden County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chittenden County, VT is a Studio unit found at South End Apartments in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $1,313. Quarry Hill Club & Condominiums in the Centennial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chittenden County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Apartments | South End Apartments | Studio Accessible | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
| Quarry Hill Club & Condominiums | Building 430 Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Great Cedars | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| 11 Park Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 328 College St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Schoolhouse Apartments at 17 Park Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Winooski Block | Winooski Block | 1 Bed with den (33 East Alle | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chittenden County, VT
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chittenden County area is the $1.46 price per square foot 172 Cliff St Model at 172 Cliff St, Unit 1 in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Chittenden County apartment is the 222 Summit St Model at 222 Summit St, Unit 5 starting at $1,900 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chittenden County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Cliff St, Unit 1 | 172 Cliff St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 222 Summit St, Unit 5 | 222 Summit St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 178 Cliff St, Unit 9 | 178 Cliff St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Winooski Block | Winooski Block | 1 Bed (3-15 East Allen) | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 28 Loomis St, Unit 2 | 28 Loomis St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 236 Shelburne Rd, Unit 3 | 236 Shelburne Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 20 Latham Ct, Unit 20 Latham Ct | 20 Latham Ct | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| 85 Center Rd, Unit 2 | 85 Center Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 135 Main St, Unit #1 | 135 Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 24 Loomis St, Unit 3 | 24 Loomis St | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chittenden County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chittenden County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chittenden County is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chittenden County?
The cheapest apartment in Chittenden County is Great Cedars which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Chittenden County costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chittenden County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Chittenden County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chittenden County?
Cheap apartments in Chittenden County have an average cost of $833 which is $3,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chittenden County.
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