The cost of student rental housing in Burlington has continued to increase over the years while the rental vacancy rate in Burlington has remained around 1% for the past few years. It is no secret that Burlington's rental market is very competitive. Now more then ever it really makes sense to consider owning as opposed to renting. There are many affordable buying options with good resale value close to UVM, Champlain College, and Fletcher Allen Heath Care. There are one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom condos in safe walkable distances to each of these institutions. If your relocating to Burlington let us compare the cost of owning vs. paying rent: the numbers will surprise you!