County FMR · HUD FY2026

Teller County Fair Market Rent

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Teller County, CO - 42% above the US average.

$1,362
1-bedroom FMR
$1,493
2-bedroom FMR
+2.9%
YoY change
+42%
vs US avg

The verdict

Teller is the 23rd most expensive of 64 counties in Colorado by 2-bedroom FMR.

#23
most expensive of 64 in Colorado (2BR)
+17%
vs the state average
$54,480
income to afford it (30% rule)
+2.9%
YoY, FY2025→2026

Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (12.1%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (52.1%).

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Teller County, CO. Verify with HUD →

HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Teller County, Colorado at $1,362 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,493/mo and a studio is $1,029/mo. This is 42% higher than the national average of $959 and 17% above the Colorado average of $1,161.

Rent increased2.9% from FY 2025 ($1,323), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $54,480/year based on the 30% affordability rule.

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 24,758. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+2.7%, Census ACS). That's slower than Colorado's statewide growth of +5.1% over the same period.

What these rents mean for Teller County

The Teller 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.

Teller County's 1-bedroom rent runs 42% above the US average of $959 and 17% higher than the Colorado state average of $1,161. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$1,323 in FY 2025 to $1,362 in FY 2026 - a change of +2.9%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.

At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,362, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $54,480 per year (about $4,540/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,493 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 24,758 and a county median household income of $80,666, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
State avg: $1,083 · US avg: $893
$1,029/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY -5% vs state +15% vs US
1 Bedroom
State avg: $1,161 · US avg: $959
$1,362/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY +17% vs state +42% vs US
2 Bedroom
State avg: $1,429 · US avg: $1,175
$1,493/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY +4% vs state +27% vs US
3 Bedroom
State avg: $1,861 · US avg: $1,525
$2,076/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY +12% vs state +36% vs US
4 Bedroom
State avg: $2,178 · US avg: $1,756
$2,505/mo
↑ 1.8% YoY +15% vs state +43% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,005
$1,029
+$24 (+2.4%)
1 Bedroom $1,323
$1,362
+$39 (+2.9%)
2 Bedroom $1,465
$1,493
+$28 (+1.9%)
3 Bedroom $2,053
$2,076
+$23 (+1.1%)
4 Bedroom $2,460
$2,505
+$45 (+1.8%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$54,480
$4,540/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$59,720
$4,977/month gross

Rent Burden Analysis

How much of household income goes to rent in Teller County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.

Studio
15.3%
Affordable
Need $41,160/yr for 30% rule
1 Bedroom
20.3%
Affordable
Need $54,480/yr for 30% rule
2 Bedroom
22.2%
Affordable
Need $59,720/yr for 30% rule
3 Bedroom
30.9%
Burdened
Need $83,040/yr for 30% rule
4 Bedroom
37.3%
Burdened
Need $100,200/yr for 30% rule
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.

Teller County 2-bedroom rent burden

0%100%National avg22%22.2%
Teller County 2-bedroom rent burden
County median income: $80,666 · National avg burden: 21.7% ·View Colorado rent burden →

Where Teller sits among every US county

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties

$1,493 Top 15% higher than 85% of 3,145 counties

$600–$800: 23 counties (1%). Below this entry. $800–$1,000: 1,406 counties (45%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,200: 723 counties (23%). Below this entry. $1,200–$1,400: 417 counties (13%). Below this entry. $1,400–$1,600: 181 counties (6%). This entry sits in this band. $1,600–$1,800: 172 counties (5%). Above this entry. $1,800–$2,000: 108 counties (3%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,200: 29 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,400: 40 counties (1%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,600: 13 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,600–$2,800: 9 counties (0%). Above this entry. $2,800–$3,000: 15 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,000–$3,200: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,200–$3,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,400–$3,600: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,600–$3,800: 3 counties (0%). Above this entry. $3,800–$4,000: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,000–$4,200: 0 counties (0%). Above this entry. $4,200–$4,400: 1 counties (0%). Above this entry. This county $600 $4,400 every US county, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026

How Teller compares on 1-bedroom rent

1-bedroom FMR vs other Colorado counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Teller 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), Teller County (this county) ($1,362).

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As of FY2026

Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?

How a 1-bedroom at $1,362/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 12.1% Affordable
General & Operations Managers $130,340 12.5% Affordable
Registered Nurses $96,520 16.9% Affordable
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $96,100 17% Affordable
Accountants & Auditors $90,030 18.2% Affordable
Paralegals & Legal Assistants $73,380 22.3% Affordable
Electricians $62,090 26.3% Affordable
Elementary School Teachers $61,550 26.6% Affordable
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,260 27.1% Affordable
Pharmacy Technicians $48,070 34% Stretched
Customer Service Representatives $46,020 35.5% Stretched
Janitors & Cleaners $37,270 43.9% Stretched
Retail Salespersons $36,960 44.2% Stretched
Fast Food & Counter Workers $35,440 46.1% Stretched
Teaching Assistants $31,390 52.1% Unaffordable
Salaries: BLS OES (Colorado) median · 30% = affordable threshold · Try the salary calculator →

Rent Trends (2020–2026)

7-year Fair Market Rent history for Teller County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.

Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Teller (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 60.8% overall, from $847 to $1,362. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +20.5% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.

$800$1,000$1,200$1,400 FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025FY2026 $1,362
Teller County 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent, FY2020–FY2026
Year Studio 1 BR 2 BR
FY 2026 ↑2.9% $1,029 $1,362 $1,493
FY 2025 ↓2.1% $1,005 $1,323 $1,465
FY 2024 ↑20.5% $1,029 $1,352 $1,518
FY 2023 ↑16.6% $899 $1,122 $1,344
FY 2022 ↑9.9% $817 $962 $1,229
FY 2021 ↑3.3% $761 $875 $1,153
FY 2020 $727 $847 $1,116
Total change (6yr): +60.8%
Annualized: +8.2%/yr
1 BR: $847 → $1,362

Part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metro Area

Teller County is a outlying county of the Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan statistical area, alongside 1 other metro-area county.

Teller County ranks #2 of 2 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: El Paso County ($1,464), Teller County (this county) ($1,362).

El Paso County
1 BR: $1,464/mo
Teller County (this county)
1 BR: $1,362/mo

Nearby Counties in Colorado

Largest counties by population in Colorado

El Paso County
1 BR: $1,464/mo Pop: 730,323
Denver County
1 BR: $1,754/mo Pop: 710,800
Arapahoe County
1 BR: $1,754/mo Pop: 654,453
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,754/mo Pop: 580,519
Adams County
1 BR: $1,754/mo Pop: 520,149
Douglas County
1 BR: $1,754/mo Pop: 360,206
Larimer County
1 BR: $1,537/mo Pop: 359,363
Weld County
1 BR: $1,238/mo Pop: 331,466
View all counties in Colorado →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Teller County? ▼
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Teller County is $1,362 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,493 and a studio is $1,029.
How does Teller County rent compare to the national average? ▼
Rent in Teller County is 42% above the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $1,362 compared to $959 nationally.
What income do I need to afford rent in Teller County? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $54,480 ($4,540/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Teller County.
Is rent going up or down in Teller County? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Teller County increased by 2.9% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $1,323 to $1,362.
Which jobs can afford rent in Teller County? ▼
Based on Colorado BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $1,362/mo. 9 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Teller County over time? ▼
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Teller County went from $847 in FY 2020 to $1,362 in FY 2026, a total change of +60.8% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Teller County? ▼
In Teller County, the FY 2026 FMR of $1,362/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Teller County? ▼
For Teller County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($1,362/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).

What this means for renters

Treat Teller'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 $1,362 implies about $54,480/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 Teller 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.

All federal data sources used on this page
  • HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR) - county-level fair-market rent estimates by bedroom count. huduser.gov/datasets/fmr
  • HUD Income Limits - area median income for affordability calculations. huduser.gov/datasets/il
  • HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) - rent burden and housing-cost distribution. huduser.gov/datasets/cp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - county and metro housing characteristics + median rent. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • BLS Consumer Price Index, Rent of Primary Residence - rent inflation by metro. bls.gov/cpi
  • IRS Migration Data (SOI) - interstate migration aggregates affecting county demand. irs.gov/statistics/migration
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics - state-level median wages by occupation, used for job affordability analysis. bls.gov/oes

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.