Rent in Lake County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,343$16,116 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,485 (+10.6%)How much rent can you afford in Lake 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 Lake 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 | $1,017 | $12,204 | $40,680 | $19.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,024 | $12,288 | $40,960 | $19.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,343 | $16,116 | $53,720 | $25.83/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,714 | $20,568 | $68,560 | $32.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,106 | $25,272 | $84,240 | $40.50/hr |
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Living and working in Lake County, CO
Rent in Lake County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lake County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,485 for a two-bedroom, up 10.6% from $1,343. A one-bedroom goes from $1,024 to $1,143, a studio from $1,017 to $1,103.
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 Lake County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,024 for a one-bedroom and $1,343 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,116 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 Lake County, CO?
To keep a $1,343 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.83 an hour, or $53,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,024 takes $19.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lake County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,017, one bedroom $1,024, two $1,343, three $1,714 and four $2,106 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lake County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $96,575 a year ($8,048 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,343 takes 16.7% 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: ($1,343 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.83 an hour.