Rent in Mesa County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,249$14,988 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,282 (+2.6%)How much rent can you afford in Mesa 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 Mesa 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 | $881 | $10,572 | $35,240 | $16.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $986 | $11,832 | $39,440 | $18.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,249 | $14,988 | $49,960 | $24.02/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,737 | $20,844 | $69,480 | $33.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,095 | $25,140 | $83,800 | $40.29/hr |
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Rent in Mesa County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mesa County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,282 for a two-bedroom, up 2.6% from $1,249. A one-bedroom goes from $986 to $1,017, a studio from $881 to $893.
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 Mesa County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $986 for a one-bedroom and $1,249 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,988 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 Mesa County, CO?
To keep a $1,249 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.02 an hour, or $49,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $986 takes $18.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mesa County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $881, one bedroom $986, two $1,249, three $1,737 and four $2,095 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mesa County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $73,658 a year ($6,138 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,249 takes 20.3% 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: ($1,249 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.02 an hour.