Lake County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 7,403.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,017/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
+14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,024/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
+7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,343/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
+14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,714/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,106/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
+20% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $986 | $1,017 | +$31 (+3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $992 | $1,024 | +$32 (+3.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,302 | $1,343 | +$41 (+3.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,664 | $1,714 | +$50 (+3.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,082 | $2,106 | +$24 (+1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,960
$3,413/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,720
$4,477/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Park County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Teller County
1 BR: $1,362/mo
Huerfano County
1 BR: $811/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Mineral County
1 BR: $1,024/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $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.