Rent in Pueblo County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,269$15,228 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,263 (−0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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 | $875 | $10,500 | $35,000 | $16.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $967 | $11,604 | $38,680 | $18.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,269 | $15,228 | $50,760 | $24.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,617 | $19,404 | $64,680 | $31.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,893 | $22,716 | $75,720 | $36.40/hr |
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Rent in Pueblo County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going down in Pueblo County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,263 for a two-bedroom, down 0.5% from $1,269. A one-bedroom goes from $967 to $978, a studio from $875 to $879.
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 Pueblo County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $967 for a one-bedroom and $1,269 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,228 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 Pueblo County, CO?
To keep a $1,269 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.40 an hour, or $50,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $967 takes $18.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Pueblo County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $875, one bedroom $967, two $1,269, three $1,617 and four $1,893 a month.
Is rent affordable in Pueblo County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $64,010 a year ($5,334 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,269 takes 23.8% 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: ($1,269 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.40 an hour.