County FMR · HUD FY2026
Fremont County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Fremont County, CO - 1% below the US average.
- $948
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,244
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +6.6%
- YoY change
- -1%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Fremont is the 32nd cheapest of 64 counties in Colorado by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #881 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 6.6% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #881
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #32
- cheapest of 64 in Colorado (2BR)
- -18%
- vs the state average
- $37,920
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.5%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (36.2%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Fremont County, CO. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fremont County, Colorado is $948 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,244/mo and a studio is $942/mo. This is 1% lower than the national average of $959 and 18% below the Colorado average of $1,161.
Rent increased6.6% from FY 2025 ($889), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $37,920/year for a 1-bedroom.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 49,107. Population grew 5.1% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's in line with Colorado's statewide growth of +5.1% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Fremont County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Fremont County's 2-bedroom of $1,244 ranks #881 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the middle half of HUD counties.
Fremont County's 1-bedroom FMR tracks close to the national mid-point (1% below the US average of $959), while sitting 18% below the Colorado average of $1,161. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$889 in FY 2025 to $948 in FY 2026, a change of +6.6%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $948, the 30% rule points to $37,920/year (about $3,160/month) versus this county's median household income of $61,027. A 2-bedroom at $1,244 pushes the threshold higher.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $883 | $942 | +$59 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $889 | $948 | +$59 (+6.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,166 | $1,244 | +$78 (+6.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,508 | $1,593 | +$85 (+5.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,680 | $1,647 | $-33 (-2.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Fremont County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Fremont sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,244 Top 28% higher than 72% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Fremont compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Colorado counties
- Denver
Denver County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Arapahoe
Arapahoe County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Jefferson
Jefferson County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Adams
Adams County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- Douglas
Douglas County
$1,754 1BR FMR / mo
- El Paso
El Paso County
$1,464 1BR FMR / mo
- Fremont
Fremont County
$948 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Fremont is highlighted. Nearby Colorado counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Denver County ($1,754), Arapahoe County ($1,754), Jefferson County ($1,754), Adams County ($1,754), Douglas County ($1,754), El Paso County ($1,464), Fremont County (this county) ($948).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $948/mo compares to Colorado salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | CO Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,540 | 8.5% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $130,340 | 8.7% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $96,520 | 11.8% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $96,100 | 11.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $90,030 | 12.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $73,380 | 15.5% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $62,090 | 18.3% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,550 | 18.5% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,260 | 18.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,070 | 23.7% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,020 | 24.7% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,270 | 30.5% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,960 | 30.8% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $35,440 | 32.1% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $31,390 | 36.2% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Fremont County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Fremont (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 58.8% overall, from $597 to $948. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +15.0% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑6.6% | $942 | $948 | $1,244 |
| FY 2025 ↓3.2% | $883 | $889 | $1,166 |
| FY 2024 ↑15.0% | $912 | $918 | $1,206 |
| FY 2023 ↑3.1% | $792 | $798 | $1,050 |
| FY 2022 ↑14.0% | $769 | $774 | $1,019 |
| FY 2021 ↑13.7% | $675 | $679 | $895 |
| FY 2020 | $593 | $597 | $786 |
Part of the Cañon City, CO Micro Area
Fremont County is a central county of the Cañon City, CO micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Fremont's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $948 implies about $37,920/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Fremont can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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