Rent in Delta County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,114$13,368 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,266 (+13.6%)How much rent can you afford in Delta 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 Delta 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 | $854 | $10,248 | $34,160 | $16.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $865 | $10,380 | $34,600 | $16.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,114 | $13,368 | $44,560 | $21.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,537 | $18,444 | $61,480 | $29.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,869 | $22,428 | $74,760 | $35.94/hr |
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Rent in Delta County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Delta County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,266 for a two-bedroom, up 13.6% from $1,114. A one-bedroom goes from $865 to $972, a studio from $854 to $940.
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 Delta County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $865 for a one-bedroom and $1,114 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,368 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 Delta County, CO?
To keep a $1,114 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.42 an hour, or $44,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $865 takes $16.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Delta County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $854, one bedroom $865, two $1,114, three $1,537 and four $1,869 a month.
Is rent affordable in Delta County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $57,774 a year ($4,815 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,114 takes 23.1% 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: ($1,114 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.42 an hour.