Rent in Ouray County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,526$18,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,640 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in Ouray 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 Ouray 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 | $1,170 | $14,040 | $46,800 | $22.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,245 | $14,940 | $49,800 | $23.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,526 | $18,312 | $61,040 | $29.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,122 | $25,464 | $84,880 | $40.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,392 | $28,704 | $95,680 | $46.00/hr |
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Rent in Ouray County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Ouray County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,640 for a two-bedroom, up 7.5% from $1,526. A one-bedroom goes from $1,245 to $1,507, a studio from $1,170 to $1,218.
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 Ouray County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,245 for a one-bedroom and $1,526 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,312 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 Ouray County, CO?
To keep a $1,526 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.35 an hour, or $61,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,245 takes $23.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Ouray County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,170, one bedroom $1,245, two $1,526, three $2,122 and four $2,392 a month.
Is rent affordable in Ouray County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $91,020 a year ($7,585 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,526 takes 20.1% 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: ($1,526 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.35 an hour.