BRRRR ★ MARKETS
47STAR SCORE

Burlington, VT rental market data (2026)

As of September 2026, the typical home in the Burlington metro costs $462,003 and typical rent is $2,592/month — a price-to-rent ratio of 15 and a gross rental yield of 6.7%. Burlington scores 47/100 on the Star Score index, ranking #132 of 174 tracked US rental markets.

The Burlington metro posts a price-to-rent ratio of 15 on a typical home value of $462,003 and typical rent of $2,592/month — a gross rental yield of 6.7% before expenses. Factor scores below show how it stacks up on landlord law, taxes, growth and risk.

New to this? The price-to-rent ratio is the home price divided by a year of rent — lower means rents are big relative to prices, which favors landlords. Gross yield is a year of rent as a % of the price, before expenses. BRRRR = Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: buy below market, fix it, rent it, then refinance to pull your cash back out and buy the next one. Full walkthrough in the beginner's guide.

Key numbers

MetricValue
Typical home value (ZHVI)$462,003
Typical rent (ZORI)$2,592/mo
Price-to-rent ratio15
Gross rental yield6.7%
Star Score47/100 ★★½☆☆
Rank among tracked markets#132 of 174
Your buying power in Burlington

Why Burlington scores 47

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Star Opportunities in Burlington flagged 2026-10-17

Active listings our scanner flagged for under-market signals — price cuts, long days on market, below-comp pricing. Leads to underwrite, not appraisals; verify everything locally.

36 Vest Haven Dr, Burlington, VT 05408 ★ 100
$265,000 · 3bd 1ba · 1,404 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $2,600/mo (11.8% yield)
Motivation 96 · Stale listing284 days on marketfind listing →
50 N Cove Rd, Burlington, VT 05408 ★ 100
$425,000 · 4bd 2ba · 2,052 sqft
est. 28.9% under market · modeled rent $3,800/mo (10.7% yield)
Motivation 40 · Condition discount (hypothesis)51 days on marketfind listing →
122-124 Woodbury Rd, Burlington, VT 05408 ★ 100
$485,000 · 6bd 2ba · 2,889 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $3,890/mo (9.6% yield)
Motivation 53 · Condition discount (hypothesis)68 days on marketfind listing →
446 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 ★ 100
$359,900 · 5bd 2.5ba · 1,765 sqft
est. 29.7% under market · modeled rent $3,270/mo (10.9% yield)
Motivation 74 · Condition discount (hypothesis)−7.7% price cutfind listing →
131 Main St, Apt 210, Burlington, VT 05401 ★ 82
$269,000 · 2bd 2ba · 810 sqft
est. 30.0% under market · modeled rent $1,560/mo (7.0% yield)
Motivation 100 · Stale listing−30.6% price cut577 days on marketfind listing →

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What would a rehab cost here?

National rule-of-thumb renovation costs (2026, per square foot) applied to a typical ~1,400 sq ft single-family in this market — every house differs, so treat these as planning ranges, not bids:

Scope$/sq ftTypical house
Paint & refresh (cosmetic light)$15–25$21K–35K
Cosmetic full (floors, kitchen refresh, baths)$25–45$35K–63K
Full renovation (systems + finishes)$45–75$63K–105K
Gut / structural$75–120$105K–168K

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burlington a good market for rental property in 2026?

Burlington scores 47/100 on the Star Score index (#132 of 174 tracked markets), with a gross rental yield of 6.7% at September 2026 prices. It suits investors prioritizing cash flow over appreciation.

What is the price-to-rent ratio in Burlington?

15 — the typical home value ($462,003) divided by a year of typical rent ($2,592/month × 12). Ratios under about 15 generally favor buying and landlording.

Is Burlington a good BRRRR market in 2026?

With a typical home at $462,003 and rent of $2,592/month (6.7% gross yield), Burlington can work for BRRRR in select submarkets, but higher prices or thinner yields mean deals need bigger discounts to snowball.

How much rent does the typical Burlington home earn?

Typical asking rent in the Burlington metro is $2,592 per month as of September 2026, per Zillow's Observed Rent Index.

Home values and rents: Zillow ZHVI / ZORI, September 2026 metro figures. Factor scores are editorial estimates on public data. Last reviewed October 2026. Not investment advice — verify locally before acting. Methodology & sources.