Rio Blanco County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 6,511.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$764/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$769/mo
↑ 2.8% YoY
-20% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,009/mo
↑ 2.9% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,285/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
-16% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,582/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
-10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $743 | $764 | +$21 (+2.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $748 | $769 | +$21 (+2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $981 | $1,009 | +$28 (+2.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,214 | $1,285 | +$71 (+5.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,457 | $1,582 | +$125 (+8.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$30,760
$2,563/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,360
$3,363/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Costilla County
1 BR: $742/mo
Baca County
1 BR: $771/mo
Summit County
1 BR: $1,880/mo
Pitkin County
1 BR: $2,020/mo
Routt County
1 BR: $1,845/mo
Weld County
1 BR: $1,238/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.