Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Weld County vs El Paso County

How do Weld County and El Paso County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$1,238
Weld County (1BR)
$1,464
El Paso County (1BR)
−15%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Weld County
$1,238/mo 1BR
Population: 331,466
County
El Paso County
$1,464/mo 1BR
Population: 730,323

A 1-bedroom in Weld County is 15% cheaper than El Paso County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,238 vs $1,464). 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 Weld County El Paso County Difference
Studio $1,171 $1,196 −$25 (-2%)
1 Bedroom $1,238 $1,464 −$226 (-15%)
2 Bedroom $1,563 $1,735 −$172 (-10%)
3 Bedroom $2,174 $2,413 −$239 (-10%)
4 Bedroom $2,590 $2,744 −$154 (-6%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Weld County is 29% above the US average. El Paso County is 53% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).