Rent in Archuleta County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,337$16,044 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,542 (+15.3%)How much rent can you afford in Archuleta County, CO?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Archuleta County, CO by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,134 | $13,608 | $45,360 | $21.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,141 | $13,692 | $45,640 | $21.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,337 | $16,044 | $53,480 | $25.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,859 | $22,308 | $74,360 | $35.75/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,243 | $26,916 | $89,720 | $43.13/hr |
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Rent in Archuleta County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Archuleta County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,542 for a two-bedroom, up 15.3% from $1,337. A one-bedroom goes from $1,141 to $1,260, a studio from $1,134 to $1,253.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Archuleta County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,141 for a one-bedroom and $1,337 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,044 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Archuleta County, CO?
To keep a $1,337 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.71 an hour, or $53,480 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,141 takes $21.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Archuleta County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,134, one bedroom $1,141, two $1,337, three $1,859 and four $2,243 a month.
Is rent affordable in Archuleta County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $83,065 a year ($6,922 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,337 takes 19.3% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,337 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,480. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.71 an hour.