Rent in Teller County, CO at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,493$17,916 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,474 (−1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Teller 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 Teller 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 | $1,029 | $12,348 | $41,160 | $19.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,362 | $16,344 | $54,480 | $26.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,493 | $17,916 | $59,720 | $28.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,076 | $24,912 | $83,040 | $39.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,505 | $30,060 | $100,200 | $48.17/hr |
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Rent in Teller County, CO: common questions
How much is rent going down in Teller County, CO in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,474 for a two-bedroom, down 1.3% from $1,493. A one-bedroom goes from $1,362 to $1,354, a studio from $1,029 to $1,026.
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 Teller County, CO?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,362 for a one-bedroom and $1,493 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,916 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 Teller County, CO?
To keep a $1,493 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.71 an hour, or $59,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,362 takes $26.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Teller County, CO?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,029, one bedroom $1,362, two $1,493, three $2,076 and four $2,505 a month.
Is rent affordable in Teller County, CO?
For the typical household, earning $85,361 a year ($7,113 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,493 takes 21% 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: ($1,493 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $59,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.71 an hour.