Colorado · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Hinsdale County, CO

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Hinsdale County, CO at $1,145 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $873. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $22.02 an hour full time, or $45,800 a year. The typical household there would spend 18.1% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,316 (up 14.9%).

Rent in Hinsdale County, CO at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,145$13,740 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,316 (+14.9%)
Studio$867$17/hr needed
1 bedroom$873$17/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$22.02an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,461$28/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Hinsdale County, CO?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,145Monthly market rent
Share of gross income18.1%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$45,800To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,899At 30% of $75,972
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Hinsdale 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Hinsdale County, CO, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$867$10,404$34,680$16.67/hr
1 bedroom$873$10,476$34,920$16.79/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,145$13,740$45,800$22.02/hr
3 bedrooms$1,461$17,532$58,440$28.10/hr
4 bedrooms$1,795$21,540$71,800$34.52/hr

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Rent in Hinsdale County, CO: common questions

How much is rent going up in Hinsdale County, CO in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,316 for a two-bedroom, up 14.9% from $1,145. A one-bedroom goes from $873 to $1,013, a studio from $867 to $978.

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 Hinsdale County, CO?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $873 for a one-bedroom and $1,145 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,740 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 Hinsdale County, CO?

To keep a $1,145 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.02 an hour, or $45,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $873 takes $16.79 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hinsdale County, CO?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $867, one bedroom $873, two $1,145, three $1,461 and four $1,795 a month.

Is rent affordable in Hinsdale County, CO?

For the typical household, earning $75,972 a year ($6,331 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,145 takes 18.1% 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: ($1,145 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.02 an hour.