Rent in Colorado County, TX at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,147$13,764 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,211 (+5.6%)How much rent can you afford in Colorado County, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Colorado County, TX 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 | $892 | $10,704 | $35,680 | $17.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $917 | $11,004 | $36,680 | $17.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,147 | $13,764 | $45,880 | $22.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,375 | $16,500 | $55,000 | $26.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,688 | $20,256 | $67,520 | $32.46/hr |
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Rent in Colorado County, TX: common questions
How much is rent going up in Colorado County, TX in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,211 for a two-bedroom, up 5.6% from $1,147. A one-bedroom goes from $917 to $964, a studio from $892 to $921.
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 Colorado County, TX?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $917 for a one-bedroom and $1,147 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,764 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 Colorado County, TX?
To keep a $1,147 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.06 an hour, or $45,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $917 takes $17.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Colorado County, TX?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $892, one bedroom $917, two $1,147, three $1,375 and four $1,688 a month.
Is rent affordable in Colorado County, TX?
For the typical household, earning $66,377 a year ($5,531 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,147 takes 20.7% 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: ($1,147 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.06 an hour.