Rent in Pitkin County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,214$26,568 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,597 (+17.3%)How much rent can you afford in Pitkin 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 Pitkin 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 | $1,526 | $18,312 | $61,040 | $29.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,020 | $24,240 | $80,800 | $38.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,214 | $26,568 | $88,560 | $42.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,826 | $33,912 | $113,040 | $54.35/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,471 | $41,652 | $138,840 | $66.75/hr |
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Rent in Pitkin County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Pitkin County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,597 for a two-bedroom, up 17.3% from $2,214. A one-bedroom goes from $2,020 to $2,169, a studio from $1,526 to $1,808.
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 Pitkin County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,020 for a one-bedroom and $2,214 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $26,568 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 Pitkin County, CO?
To keep a $2,214 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $42.58 an hour, or $88,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,020 takes $38.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pitkin County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,526, one bedroom $2,020, two $2,214, three $2,826 and four $3,471 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pitkin County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $102,645 a year ($8,554 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,214 takes 25.9% 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: ($2,214 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $88,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $42.58 an hour.