Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 5,583.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$769/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$774/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
-19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,016/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,413/mo
↑ 5.4% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,593/mo
↓ 2.8% YoY
-9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $799 | $769 | $-30 (-3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $799 | $774 | $-25 (-3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,025 | $1,016 | $-9 (-0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,340 | $1,413 | +$73 (+5.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,639 | $1,593 | $-46 (-2.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,960
$2,580/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,640
$3,387/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Gilpin County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Kit Carson County
1 BR: $833/mo
Summit County
1 BR: $1,880/mo
Yuma County
1 BR: $809/mo
El Paso County
1 BR: $1,464/mo
Rio Grande County
1 BR: $976/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.