Rio Grande County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 11,442.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$839/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
-6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$976/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+2% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,094/mo
↑ 6.6% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,312/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,715/mo
↑ 4.5% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 | $839 | +$40 (+5.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $876 | $976 | +$100 (+11.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,026 | $1,094 | +$68 (+6.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,236 | $1,312 | +$76 (+6.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,641 | $1,715 | +$74 (+4.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$39,040
$3,253/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,760
$3,647/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Mineral County
1 BR: $1,024/mo
Sedgwick County
1 BR: $759/mo
Grand County
1 BR: $1,318/mo
Kiowa County
1 BR: $873/mo
Costilla County
1 BR: $742/mo
Moffat County
1 BR: $887/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.