Kit Carson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 7,039.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$828/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-7% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$833/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,093/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
-7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,311/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
-14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,714/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $819 | $828 | +$9 (+1.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $824 | $833 | +$9 (+1.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,081 | $1,093 | +$12 (+1.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,302 | $1,311 | +$9 (+0.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,644 | $1,714 | +$70 (+4.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,320
$2,777/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$43,720
$3,643/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Garfield County
1 BR: $1,223/mo
Rio Grande County
1 BR: $976/mo
Montrose County
1 BR: $890/mo
Hinsdale County
1 BR: $873/mo
Alamosa County
1 BR: $833/mo
Arapahoe County
1 BR: $1,754/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.