Boulder County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 328,658.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,553/mo
↑ 5.9% YoY
+74% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,795/mo
↑ 5.5% YoY
+87% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,124/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+81% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,820/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+85% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,239/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
+84% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,466 | $1,553 | +$87 (+5.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,702 | $1,795 | +$93 (+5.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,059 | $2,124 | +$65 (+3.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,704 | $2,820 | +$116 (+4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,092 | $3,239 | +$147 (+4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$71,800
$5,983/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$84,960
$7,080/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Costilla County
1 BR: $742/mo
Kiowa County
1 BR: $873/mo
Weld County
1 BR: $1,238/mo
Fremont County
1 BR: $948/mo
Chaffee County
1 BR: $1,117/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $774/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.