Rent in Gunnison County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,334$16,008 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,437 (+7.7%)How much rent can you afford in Gunnison 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 Gunnison 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 | $1,015 | $12,180 | $40,600 | $19.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,149 | $13,788 | $45,960 | $22.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,334 | $16,008 | $53,360 | $25.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,855 | $22,260 | $74,200 | $35.67/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,238 | $26,856 | $89,520 | $43.04/hr |
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Rent in Gunnison County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gunnison County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,437 for a two-bedroom, up 7.7% from $1,334. A one-bedroom goes from $1,149 to $1,276, a studio from $1,015 to $1,222.
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 Gunnison County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,149 for a one-bedroom and $1,334 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,008 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 Gunnison County, CO?
To keep a $1,334 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.65 an hour, or $53,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,149 takes $22.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gunnison County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,015, one bedroom $1,149, two $1,334, three $1,855 and four $2,238 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gunnison County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $84,527 a year ($7,044 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,334 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: ($1,334 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.65 an hour.