Rent in Routt County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,022$24,264 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,384 (+17.9%)How much rent can you afford in Routt 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 Routt 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 | $1,726 | $20,712 | $69,040 | $33.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,845 | $22,140 | $73,800 | $35.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,022 | $24,264 | $80,880 | $38.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,424 | $29,088 | $96,960 | $46.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,170 | $38,040 | $126,800 | $60.96/hr |
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Rent in Routt County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going up in Routt County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,384 for a two-bedroom, up 17.9% from $2,022. A one-bedroom goes from $1,845 to $2,119, a studio from $1,726 to $2,020.
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 Routt County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,845 for a one-bedroom and $2,022 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $24,264 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 Routt County, CO?
To keep a $2,022 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $38.88 an hour, or $80,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,845 takes $35.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Routt County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,726, one bedroom $1,845, two $2,022, three $2,424 and four $3,170 a month.
Is rent affordable in Routt County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $106,489 a year ($8,874 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,022 takes 22.8% 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: ($2,022 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $80,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $38.88 an hour.