Rent in Fremont County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,244$14,928 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,436 (+15.4%)How much rent can you afford in Fremont 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 Fremont 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 | $942 | $11,304 | $37,680 | $18.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $948 | $11,376 | $37,920 | $18.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,244 | $14,928 | $49,760 | $23.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,593 | $19,116 | $63,720 | $30.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,647 | $19,764 | $65,880 | $31.67/hr |
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Rent in Fremont County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Fremont County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,436 for a two-bedroom, up 15.4% from $1,244. A one-bedroom goes from $948 to $1,098, a studio from $942 to $1,067.
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 Fremont County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $948 for a one-bedroom and $1,244 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,928 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 Fremont County, CO?
To keep a $1,244 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.92 an hour, or $49,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $948 takes $18.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fremont County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $942, one bedroom $948, two $1,244, three $1,593 and four $1,647 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fremont County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $62,664 a year ($5,222 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,244 takes 23.8% 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: ($1,244 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.92 an hour.