County FMR · HUD FY2026
San Juan County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for San Juan County, CO - 17% above the US average.
- $1,119
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,227
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -6.1%
- YoY change
- +17%
- vs US avg
The verdict
San Juan is the 31st cheapest of 64 counties in Colorado by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has fallen 6.1% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #31
- cheapest of 64 in Colorado (2BR)
- -4%
- vs the state average
- $44,760
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- -6.1%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (42.8%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for San Juan County, CO. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Juan County, Colorado is $1,119 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,227/mo and a studio is $945/mo. This is 17% higher than the national average of $959 and 4% below the Colorado average of $1,161.
Rent decreased6.1% from FY 2025 ($1,192), declining against the trend. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $44,760/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 690.
What these rents mean for San Juan County
The San Juan County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Colorado's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 17% above the US average of $959 and 4% lower than the Colorado state average of $1,161. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$1,192 in FY 2025 to $1,119 in FY 2026 - a change of -6.1%, which is unusual and suggests softening demand or revised HUD sampling.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,119, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $44,760 per year (about $3,730/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,227 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 690 and a county median household income of $73,889, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $945 | $-105 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,192 | $1,119 | $-73 (-6.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,338 | $1,227 | $-111 (-8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,618 | $1,509 | $-109 (-6.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,044 | $1,924 | $-120 (-5.9%) |
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 San Juan 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.
San Juan County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where San Juan sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,227 Top 30% higher than 70% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How San Juan 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
- San Juan
San Juan County
$1,119 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows San Juan 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), San Juan County (this county) ($1,119).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,119/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 | 10% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $130,340 | 10.3% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $96,520 | 13.9% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $96,100 | 14% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $90,030 | 14.9% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $73,380 | 18.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $62,090 | 21.6% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,550 | 21.8% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,260 | 22.3% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $48,070 | 27.9% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $46,020 | 29.2% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $37,270 | 36% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $36,960 | 36.3% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $35,440 | 37.9% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $31,390 | 42.8% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for San Juan County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for San Juan (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 43.8% overall, from $778 to $1,119. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 21.9% (FY 2023), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓6.1% | $945 | $1,119 | $1,227 |
| FY 2025 ↓10.0% | $1,050 | $1,192 | $1,338 |
| FY 2024 ↑19.7% | $1,166 | $1,324 | $1,486 |
| FY 2023 ↑21.9% | $1,099 | $1,106 | $1,411 |
| FY 2022 ↑13.2% | $902 | $907 | $1,134 |
| FY 2021 ↑3.0% | $796 | $801 | $979 |
| FY 2020 | $774 | $778 | $1,004 |
Where San Juan County Ranks in Colorado
San Juan County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #31 of 64 counties in Colorado. Nearest by rank: Dolores County ($1,115), Hinsdale County ($1,145), Kiowa County ($1,146), Las Animas County ($1,155), Morgan County ($1,160), Moffat County ($1,164), Montrose County ($1,168), Montezuma County ($1,180), San Juan County (this county) ($1,227), Fremont County ($1,244), Mesa County ($1,249), Pueblo County ($1,269), Crowley County ($1,289), Gunnison County ($1,334), Archuleta County ($1,337), Lake County ($1,343), Mineral County ($1,343).
Nearby Counties in Colorado
Largest counties by population in Colorado
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What this means for renters
Treat San Juan'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 $1,119 implies about $44,760/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 San Juan 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.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.