Chaffee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 19,564.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,110/mo
↑ 12.5% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,117/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,466/mo
↑ 12.4% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,039/mo
↑ 11.6% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,298/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
+31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $987 | $1,110 | +$123 (+12.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $994 | $1,117 | +$123 (+12.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,304 | $1,466 | +$162 (+12.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,827 | $2,039 | +$212 (+11.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,180 | $2,298 | +$118 (+5.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,680
$3,723/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,640
$4,887/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Otero County
1 BR: $742/mo
Denver County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Prowers County
1 BR: $888/mo
Eagle County
1 BR: $1,813/mo
Park County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Pitkin County
1 BR: $2,020/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.