Montezuma County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 26,070.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$852/mo
↓ 3.8% YoY
-5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$906/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
-6% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,180/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
+0% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,569/mo
↑ 9.3% YoY
+3% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,850/mo
↓ 5.9% YoY
+5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $886 | $852 | $-34 (-3.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $892 | $906 | +$14 (+1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,170 | $1,180 | +$10 (+0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,436 | $1,569 | +$133 (+9.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,965 | $1,850 | $-115 (-5.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,240
$3,020/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,200
$3,933/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Kit Carson County
1 BR: $833/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $754/mo
Saguache County
1 BR: $797/mo
Ouray County
1 BR: $1,245/mo
Pueblo County
1 BR: $967/mo
Jefferson 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.