Rent in Elbert County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,089$25,068 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,169 (+3.8%)How much rent can you afford in Elbert 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 Elbert 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 | $1,643 | $19,716 | $65,720 | $31.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,754 | $21,048 | $70,160 | $33.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,089 | $25,068 | $83,560 | $40.17/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,734 | $32,808 | $109,360 | $52.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,049 | $36,588 | $121,960 | $58.63/hr |
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Rent in Elbert County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Elbert County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,169 for a two-bedroom, up 3.8% from $2,089. A one-bedroom goes from $1,754 to $1,831, a studio from $1,643 to $1,751.
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 Elbert County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,754 for a one-bedroom and $2,089 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $25,068 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 Elbert County, CO?
To keep a $2,089 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $40.17 an hour, or $83,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,754 takes $33.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Elbert County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,643, one bedroom $1,754, two $2,089, three $2,734 and four $3,049 a month.
Is rent affordable in Elbert County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $132,685 a year ($11,057 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,089 takes 18.9% 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: ($2,089 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $83,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $40.17 an hour.