Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Colorado. Population: 4,817.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$854/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$856/mo
↑ 2.4% YoY
-11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,114/mo
↑ 7.4% YoY
-5% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,336/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY
-12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,475/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
-16% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $808 | $854 | +$46 (+5.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $836 | $856 | +$20 (+2.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,037 | $1,114 | +$77 (+7.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,294 | $1,336 | +$42 (+3.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,375 | $1,475 | +$100 (+7.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,240
$2,853/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$44,560
$3,713/month gross
Other Counties in Colorado
Broomfield County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Las Animas County
1 BR: $880/mo
El Paso County
1 BR: $1,464/mo
Jefferson County
1 BR: $1,754/mo
Conejos County
1 BR: $865/mo
Yuma County
1 BR: $809/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.