Rent in Garfield County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,605$19,260 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,781 (+11%)How much rent can you afford in Garfield 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 Garfield 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 | $1,215 | $14,580 | $48,600 | $23.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,223 | $14,676 | $48,920 | $23.52/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,605 | $19,260 | $64,200 | $30.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,232 | $26,784 | $89,280 | $42.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,391 | $28,692 | $95,640 | $45.98/hr |
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Rent in Garfield County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Garfield County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,781 for a two-bedroom, up 11% from $1,605. A one-bedroom goes from $1,223 to $1,387, a studio from $1,215 to $1,240.
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 Garfield County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,223 for a one-bedroom and $1,605 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,260 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 Garfield County, CO?
To keep a $1,605 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.87 an hour, or $64,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,223 takes $23.52 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Garfield County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,215, one bedroom $1,223, two $1,605, three $2,232 and four $2,391 a month.
Is rent affordable in Garfield County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $91,131 a year ($7,594 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,605 takes 21.1% 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: ($1,605 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $64,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.87 an hour.