Montrose County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 42,823.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$884/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$890/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
-7% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,168/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,624/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
+6% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,959/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
+12% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $867 | $884 | +$17 (+2.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 | $890 | +$17 (+1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,145 | $1,168 | +$23 (+2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,604 | $1,624 | +$20 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,923 | $1,959 | +$36 (+1.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$35,600
$2,967/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,720
$3,893/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Park County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Arapahoe County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Hinsdale County
1 BR: $873/mo
Custer County
1 BR: $856/mo
La Plata County
1 BR: $1,211/mo
Crowley County
1 BR: $982/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.