Rent in Lincoln County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,016$12,192 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,070 (+5.3%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $769 | $9,228 | $30,760 | $14.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $774 | $9,288 | $30,960 | $14.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,016 | $12,192 | $40,640 | $19.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,413 | $16,956 | $56,520 | $27.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,593 | $19,116 | $63,720 | $30.63/hr |
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Living and working in Lincoln County, CO
Rent in Lincoln County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lincoln County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,070 for a two-bedroom, up 5.3% from $1,016. A one-bedroom goes from $774 to $818, a studio from $769 to $795.
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 Lincoln County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $774 for a one-bedroom and $1,016 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,192 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 Lincoln County, CO?
To keep a $1,016 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.54 an hour, or $40,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $774 takes $14.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $769, one bedroom $774, two $1,016, three $1,413 and four $1,593 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $62,861 a year ($5,238 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,016 takes 19.4% 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: ($1,016 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.54 an hour.