Rent in Grand County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,475$17,700 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,844 (+25%)How much rent can you afford in Grand 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 Grand 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 | $1,107 | $13,284 | $44,280 | $21.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,318 | $15,816 | $52,720 | $25.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,475 | $17,700 | $59,000 | $28.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,769 | $21,228 | $70,760 | $34.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,474 | $29,688 | $98,960 | $47.58/hr |
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Rent in Grand County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Grand County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,844 for a two-bedroom, up 25% from $1,475. A one-bedroom goes from $1,318 to $1,464, a studio from $1,107 to $1,370.
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 Grand County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,318 for a one-bedroom and $1,475 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,700 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 Grand County, CO?
To keep a $1,475 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.37 an hour, or $59,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,318 takes $25.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Grand County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,107, one bedroom $1,318, two $1,475, three $1,769 and four $2,474 a month.
Is rent affordable in Grand County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $88,612 a year ($7,384 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,475 takes 20% 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: ($1,475 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $59,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.37 an hour.