Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Bent County vs Colorado
How do Bent County and Colorado rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $777
- Bent County (1BR)
- $1,161
- Colorado (1BR)
- −33%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Bent County is 33% cheaper than Colorado at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($777 vs $1,161). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Bent County | Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $772 | $1,083 | −$311 (-29%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $777 | $1,161 | −$384 (-33%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,019 | $1,429 | −$410 (-29%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,417 | $1,861 | −$444 (-24%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,598 | $2,178 | −$580 (-27%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Bent County is 19% below the US average. Colorado is 21% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).